Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar

Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar

Introduction

This refreshing Tomato & Cucumber Salad is a perfect balance of crisp vegetables, sweet basil, and tangy vinegar. The tomatoes are tender and juicy, while the cucumbers add a satisfying crunch. A simple dressing of balsamic vinegar, sugar, and lemon peel brings all the flavors together, making it an ideal side dish for summer lunches, picnics, or light dinners. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a salad you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

• 1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices
• ½ cucumber, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) finely chopped dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vinegar (balsamic recommended)

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