Cucumber Salads

Cucumber, Tomato, Green Onion Salad

Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced and quartered
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup water

Directions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber and onions. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk in the vinegar and water. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 8 servings.




Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad (Ukrainian) 

Ingredients: 
3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1″ pieces
2 medium cucumbers, cut in half and sliced
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, pressed (2 cloves if you love garlic!)
3 Tbsp mayo
2 Tbsp sour cream
1/8 tsp pepper
Salt to taste

Directions:
1. Combine all of the prepared vegetables in a medium bowl.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, garlic and pepper. Mix well.
3. Mix the dressing into the vegetables. Add salt to taste just before serving.