Cucumber & Tomato Salad

This salad is refreshing, and has a bright, crisp flavor.

Yield: 6 cups

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh oregano
• 1 tsp fresh parsley
• 2/3 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, sliced into rounds, and cut in half
• 6 Roma tomatoes, sliced into rounds and cut in half
• 3/4 cup red onion, diced
• extra salt and pepper, optional

Directions:

1. Place the first seven ingredients into the bowl of a food processor that has been fitted with a steel blade.
2. Begin blending. While the processor is running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube, into the bowl.
3. Blend for a few seconds, until the dressing is thoroughly combined and becomes opaque.
4. Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion into a large bowl.
5. Pour the dressing into the bowl, and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
6. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.