It’s winter... the doldrums of winter, even though it's been a mild season, has my palate wanting a spring cleaning! It must be something fresh and tasty that has me day dreaming about vegetable gardens. How about a cucumber salad? Yes, please! Everyone has their own version but this one is mine. I like this recipe because it makes approximately two cups, serves 1 - 2 people. You may eat is as a stand alone dish or as a side dish to a main course.
Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 Roma tomato, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely sliced and diced.
1 ¼ teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Rainbow peppercorn, grinder
Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional.
Directions:
Once the cucumber, tomato, and onion have been prepped, place in a small bowl. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar to the vegetables and stir until all coated. Lastly mix in the kosher salt and peppercorn, to taste. For extra pizzazz top with mozzarella cheese (optional). Eat right away or let chill to eat later in an air tight container.
Hmm... With CHEESE!
Hope you enjoy the taste of early spring!
