Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A cool summer salad that can help you use up those garden cucumbers. Best with homegrown tomatoes. Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut the long way and sliced |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
2 medium tomatoes, cut into large dice |
1 sweet onion, diced |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon cider vinegar |
1/2 tablespoon olive oil |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 teaspoon dill weed |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
salt, if needed |
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with the 3/4 tsp salt; toss well.
2. Place the colander over an empty bowl. put in refrigerator and allow the cucumbers to drain their liquid for about 40-45 minutes.
3. After draining time, shake out any excess moisture from the cucumbers in the colander. Place them into a large bowl.
4. Add the tomatoes and onions.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, dill weed, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss.
6. Taste and add additional salt, if necessary.
7. If desired, garnish with the crumbled feta cheese.
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