CALIFORNIA SALAD (TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND ONIONS)

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Simple, refreshing and delicious! Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and crunchy onion combine with Miracle Whip to make an unbelievably delicious salad! You will be surprised and delighted...the juice from the tomatoes combines so well with the Miracle Whip, you'll never know that Miracle Whip is in it once the flavors have combined. You may be tempted to add something to it, it seems too simple to be good, but try it like this first, I guarantee you'll like it! I make it often for potlucks and BBQ's and people are always amazed at the simplicity of this recipe. Family legend is that relatives from California always made this salad and so it was dubbed 'California Salad'. Can easily be made low/non-fat, but I prefer the regular version. It is also great as a 'relish' on grilled meats, especially brats. This is also a very 'forgiving' recipe...I never measure anything, just throw it together. Just remember the veggie ratio is 1:1:1 and you'll do fine! **Unless you live in a warm climate and can grow or get locally grown tomatoes all year long, don't bother making this in the winter! Fresh, ripe juicy tomatoes are the key to making this salad** Easily doubled or tripled, but yield will vary depending on size of the vegetables. "Cooking time" is refrigerator time!

Provided by The Frugal Cheflady

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 red ripe tomato
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 onion
1 -2 tablespoon Miracle Whip (just enough to lightly coat all the veggies, DON'T use mayonnaise)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Dice or chop tomato, cucumber and onion.
  • In mixing bowl, combine vegetables, Miracle Whip, salt and pepper, mixing well until all pieces are coated.
  • Refrigerate at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Nerloh Ntsamai
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner.


Nanami Bee
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect light lunch or side dish.


Mohsin Jutt
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Anil Shrestha
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This salad is the perfect way to use up summer produce.


Willie Ingram
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tshiamo Moloi
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I've never been a huge fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions is perfect.


Yara Saad
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


IBOBO CHUKWUKA
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together, but it's so flavorful.


Zahara Thompson
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect light lunch or side dish.


Paulinus OBI
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner.


Iminathi Gwebushe
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This salad is the perfect way to use up summer produce.


khudhaifa Karama
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Pathan Nizamani
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dwayne Arnold
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Emily Tembo
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. It's the perfect summer salad.