1 large red onion, thinly sliced*
1 large bell pepper (green, red or yellow), thinly sliced
2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Prepare vegetables and place in large glass or non-metallic bowl. Mix together the sugar, vinegar, water and oil; pour over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Salt and pepper just before serving. (Do not add the salt until you are ready to serve or it will cause the vegetables to be limp, the salt will draw moisture from them.)
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
* When a recipe calls for raw onion or it is used as a condiment, soak the onion in ice water after you have chopped or sliced it. Drain just before using in a recipe or serving. This procedure takes the unpleasantness out of raw onion, leaving it crisp and sweet tasting.