Old School Cucumber, Onion & Tomato Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a similar flavor.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being more affordable.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onion adds a mild flavor and is often less expensive.

Cut half of a large onion into thin strips and place in a large bowl.

Wash and slice two large cucumbers, leaving some skin on, and add to the bowl.

Slice three small red tomatoes about a quarter of an inch thick and add to the bowl.

Add all the vegetables to the bowl; the order does not matter.

Pour in 2 cups of cold water, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 1 cup of apple cider vinegar into the bowl.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well to combine the sugar, salt, and pepper with the liquids.

Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

After 12 hours, stir the mixture again as it may have settled.

Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for a total of 24 hours before serving.

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