Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Best Ever Italian Vinaigrette

By margiekyle

This super easy cucumber and tomato salad will add a refreshing taste your day. The Italian vinaigrette dressing will add a zest to your tongue.

Ingredients

• For the Italian Vinaigrette:
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup neutral-tasting oil like avocado, grapeseed or canola
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinager
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onions OR 2 Tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• pepper, to taste

Details

Adapted from iowagirleats.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients for the Italian Vinaigrette in a jar with a tight fitting lid or a bowl then shake or whisk to combine. Can be made up to 2 weeks ahead of time.

Toss with cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl then season with extra salt and pepper and serve.