Cool off with a Chilled Cucumber-Red Onion Salad!

Chilled Cucumber-Red Onion Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber
• Vinaigrette dressing
• 1/8 to 1/4 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
• 1 plum tomato (thinly sliced) -or- 3-4 cherry tomatoes (halved)

Preparation:

Peel the cucumbers, if desired, and thinly slice them.  Place the slices in a salad bowl, along with the red onion and tomato.  Sprinkle the dill or mint over the salad, then drizzle with the salad dressing and toss well. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for several for best taste.


Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup olive oil or flax oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup water
• herbs to taste

Preparation:

Measure ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.  Shake vigorously or use a whisk.


Serves 2, recipe can be doubled or tripled.