Tomato-Cucumber Salad

By sandy_h

From Mom's recipe card

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
• 3/4 cup sliced green pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Leaf lettuce

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle salt over cucumber; toss gently, and let stand 30 minutes. Drain cucumber slices, and press dry between paper towels. Combine cucumber, green pepper, and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.

Combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients in a small jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Drizzle over vegetables; toss gently. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours. Toss gently before servings, and arrange on lettuce leaves.