As the weather heats up, more and more grills are lighting up for backyard barbecues, which is why Sarah chose Barbecue/Warm Weather Food for this round of recipe swaps. I hope to be attending many cookouts this summer, to spend time with friends, and of course I would never go without contributing to the feast! So, this swap, I received this Cucumber and Tomato Salad from Tales from the Mad Men Kitchen, and I am so glad that I did! Not only is it a great, refreshing summer side dish that would be great at a barbecue, but it allows me to use one of my very favorite ingredients....VINEGAR!!
Nom nom nom. It's a wonder that I don't drink the stuff right out of the bottle. I don't. But I do drink the stuff that pools at the bottom of the bowl. Go ahead and judge. I'll just be over here enjoying my yummy salad. And vinegar.
::smacks lips::
The addition of the mint to this dish adds nicely to the refreshing flavor...the perfect touch! I will absolutely be bringing this to get-togethers this summer, and making it for snacks at home too!
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Source: Tales from a Mad Men
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers - skin peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 container of plum or cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion (I omitted, because I don't like onions)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Yum! I know you love vinegar so this is right up your alley.
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