Cucumber Salad
Cool Cucumber Salad
This salads leans a bit to the less traditional. Not to worry. The cucumber still shines through.
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced thin
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in half
1 small shallot, sliced thin
8 basil leaves, shredded
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons almonds, chopped coarse
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and sugar. In a separate bowl mix the cucumber, the olives, the herbs and the almonds. Pour the liquids over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat evenly. Let the mixture stand for at least 10 minutes up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.