CUCUMBERS WITH LEMON & BASIL

By curly

Ingredients

• 4 English cucumbers, quartered, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup juice (from 2 lemons)
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil; season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Note

To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 8 hours.