For the cucumber salad:
3 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup onions, sliced
2 cups tomatoes, sliced
For the dressing:
1 cup oil
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Mix together sliced vegetables in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a container. Shake well, and pour over vegetables. Marinate for 2 hours.
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