Balance Fall Comfort Foods with a Lighter Bite

Before turning your attention to the comfort of filling soups and slow-cooked meals, give warmer weather one last hurrah. If you have any garden veggies leftover, this Cucumber and Tomato Salad offers a light, tasty dish that's perfect for packing to the office. Discover more recipe ideas for any season at Culinary.net.

 

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 4-6

• 3          medium or large cucumbers
  
• 2-3       vine tomatoes
  
• 1/2       cup chopped red onion (optional)

Dressing:

• 1/3       cup apple cider vinegar
  
• 1/2       cup olive oil
  
• 1/4       cup sugar
  
• 1          tablespoon onion powder
  
• 1          tablespoon garlic powder
  
• 1          tablespoon fresh minced dill
  
• 1          tablespoon mayo
  
• salt, to taste
  
• pepper, to taste
• 1/4       cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Peel and slice cucumbers. Deseed, if desired. Coarsely chop into bite-size pieces. Slice and chop tomatoes. Place cucumbers and tomatoes in large bowl with chopped onions, if desired.
2. To make dressing: In separate bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, dill and mayo. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour over cucumber mixture and mix well.
3. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve.

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