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Core the tomatoes and cut lengthwise into 6 to 8 wedges.
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Cut each wedge in half crosswise.
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Place the tomatoes in a big bowl and wake them up with a big pinch of salt, pepper, and sugar.
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Cut the ends off the cucumbers and use a vegetable peeler to make long stripes in the skin.
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Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
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Add to the tomatoes.
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Peel the onion and cut lengthwise into slivers.
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Dump the onions in with the tomatoes and cucumbers and give everything a good tossing.
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Clean and dry the basil leaves.
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Stack them on top of one another and then roll lengthwise into a tight cigar.
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Cut crosswise into thin strips and stir into the salad.
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Throw together a batch of dressing.
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Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
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Pour over the tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Marinate the salad at room temperature for several hours.
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Serve when youre ready, and then refrigerate the leftoversif there are any.
