Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Inspired recipe by: Budget Bytes

INGREDIENTS

DRESSING

• 1/4 cup EVOlive oil 

• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 

• 1 tsp dried oregano & some chopped fresh oregano for garnish

• 1/2 tsp ground sea salt

• Freshly cracked pepper

SALAD

• 4 Summer fresh Roma tomatoes (or two medium beefsteak tomatoes) 

• 1 medium cucumber, sliced 

• 1/2 small red onion

INSTRUCTIONS:

Whisk together the EVOlive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl, or combine them in a jar and shake until mixed.

Set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to blend.

Thinly slice* the tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Keep tomatoes separate and salt them favorably, stir. Allow to sit for 20 minutes.   

Place all other cut ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss to coat. Add tomatoes and garnsih with fresh oregano. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.