Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Cucumber Salad with Herb & Garlic Dressing

 Cucumber Salad with Herb & Garlic Dressing

(recipe from recipetineats)












Ingredients

 3 cucumbers , standard (or 2 long Telegraph/English cucumber)

 1/2 red onion , finely diced

 

HERB & GARLIC DRESSING:

 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar 

 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

 1 garlic clove , minced

 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

 3/4 tsp mixed dried herbs 

 1/2 tsp white sugar (optional)

 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper , EACH

 

Instructions

Shake Dressing in a jar.

Cucumber: Trim ends then slice about 3 mm/ 1/8" thick.

Place in bowl with red onion.

Pour over Dressing, toss gently and serve immediately.

Friday, July 16, 2021

Cheese & Cherry Tomato Salad

 Cheese & Cherry Tomato Salad












approx. 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

between 1/2 cup and 1 cup fromage en grain (or bocconcini, or both), cut in small pieces

2 green onions, in small pieces

a tiny bit of olive oil

season to taste using: salt, garlic salt, and italian seasoning