Portugese Cucumber Salad

By Patlynn

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced seeded cucumber
• 1/2 tso salt
• 2 red bell peppers
• 4 plum tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
• 21/2 tbls red wine vinegar
• 2 tbls minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tbls extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves minced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the diced cucmumber and salt in a medium bowl, and let stand 30 minutes. Place the cucumber on several layers of paper towel to drain.
2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place bell peppers and tomatoes, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 2 minutes or until blackened. Place in a plastic zip top bag ; seal. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and die peppers and tomatoes, p;ace in a large bowl.
Stir in cucumber, vinegar and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill.