A delightfully refreshing, healthy Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad featuring feta cheese, pickled red onions, and a tangy dressing. This vegetarian summer side dish comes together quickly and easily.
In a small bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
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Add the thinly sliced red onions to the vinegar mixture, stirring to coat. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, stirring once or twice to pickle the onions.
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Meanwhile, cut the ends off the peeled cucumbers, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Discard the seeds and slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes.
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In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil into the small bowl with the pickled onions, add the chopped fresh parsley, and mix together.
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Pour the pickled onion dressing over the cucumber-tomato mixture and toss to coat all ingredients.
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Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. Refrigerating leftovers is possible, but note that it might become a bit soggy over time.