GARDEN CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Garden Cucumber Tomato Salad image

This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes may also be used.-Maxine Foreman, Columbus, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber and onions. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in water, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir; serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.