A classic and refreshing summer salad. Some would call this old fashioned, and maybe it is, however it is one that can never fade from the dinner table in the summer and fall. This is colorful, delicious and refreshing, and cools you off on a hot summer day. Of course it has to have the tangy vinaigrette dressing or it is not the same. This salad works as a side for any meal, or can be eaten alone. It is healthy and delightful, and will not harm the waistline.
I have seen people use different onions, but I feel that thinly sliced red onion is the best, not only for the flavor but also the appearance. You definitely want to use fresh cucumbers so that you get the crunch that this salad needs.
This is one of those salads that you find at picnics, potlucks and get-togethers. It is a simple go-to dish that is easy to make and most people enjoy the taste of. I have also made this using ½ cup mayonnaise mixed in with the vinegar.
