(WSVN) - Summer’s almost here, and that means garden fresh veggies to whip up into a really yummy salad. That’s what’s on the menu, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.
Ingredients:
3-4 Persian cucumbers, cut into rounds and then quartered
½ red onion, diced into ¼ inch pieces
2 tbs. any combination of fresh herbs, like parsley, cilantro, basil or dill
1 tsp. dried or fresh mint
2-3 medium tomatoes
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
6 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Almonds for garnish
Method of Preparation:
- Trim cucumber ends and dice into ¼ inch pieces and place in a large bowl with onion and fresh herbs.
- Remove tomato cores, dice remaining tomatoes into ¼ inch pieces and add to bowl.
- In a small mason jar, add ¼ inch lime juice (about 2 limes), 6 tbs. olive oil, ¾ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper. (or to taste) Shake well to combine.
- Just before serving, blend in dressing.
- Toss well to combine and adjust to taste.
- Serve with raw or roasted almonds for a nice crunch!
Enjoy!
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