Late Summer Tomato Salad With Quick Pickled Onions

Name: Late Summer Tomato Salad With Quick Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Tomatoes, Cut Into Chunks; 1 cup Red Or White Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Cucumber, Hothouse Or English Variety; 4 Tablespoons Mild Flavored Vinegar, Divided; 1 teaspoon Agave Nectar (You Can Use Honey Or Sugar); 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Fresh Basil, To Taste; Fresh Thyme, To Taste

Servings: persons

1
Cut up the tomatoes and place in a colander. Salt well, and allow the tomatoes to drain the excess liquid for about 30 minutes. This process will intensify the tomato flavor.
2
Meanwhile, thinly slice the onions. Put in a non-reactive bowl. Sprinkle the onions with 1 to 2 tablespoons of your favorite mild-flavored vinegar, such as an orange/champagne vinegar. Stir in agave nectar. (You can use honey or sugar as well.)
3
Cut up hothouse (English) cucumber into chunks.
4
When tomatoes have drained for 30 minutes, combine with the cucumbers and onions in a large, non-reactive bowl. Add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of vinegar and olive oil. Add fresh basil and thyme to taste. Taste and add additonal salt and pepper as needed.
5
This makes about six servings, unless you're married to my husband. Then it's only three servings.

144

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Tomatoes, Cut Into Chunks, 1 cup Red Or White Onion, Thinly Sliced, 1 cup Cucumber, Hothouse Or English Variety, 4 Tablespoons Mild Flavored Vinegar, Divided, and more.

Yes, Late Summer Tomato Salad With Quick Pickled Onions falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!