2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
Cut cucumber halves diagonally into ½-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally. Add tomatoes, red onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
From “The Flavors of Bon Appetit, 2000.”
