Summer Cucumber Salad

Summer has arrived! The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and our appetites are peaked for healthy, refreshing, fresh produce dishes! The wonderful certified nutritionists and dietitians at Progressive share with you one of their favorite summer salads, complete with fresh cucumbers, basil, and thyme.You’ll certainly enjoy this refreshing salad on a warm day. It pairs great with seafood too!

As always, we recommend using organic produce, and staying within your Progressive Food Sensitivities and dietary restrictions

Summer Cucumber Salad Recipe

By: Progressive Medical Center Nutritionists

Prep time: 20 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Large Cucumbers- diced
1/2 red onion- thinly sliced
3 large tomatoes- diced
1 cup Kalamata olives- chopped
2 tablespoons basil- chopped
2 tablespoons thyme- chopped

Dressing Ingredients

2 TBSP Balsamic vinegar
2 TBSP Red wine vinegar
1 Lemon- juiced
1 tsp Lemon zest
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp sea salt or Pink Himalayan salt
Dash of black pepper

Instructions:

In a large salad bowl, mix together the main ingredients: cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, olives, basil, and thyme.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine.

Pour the dressing over the salad. Chill for an hour if you wish or simply Serve & Enjoy!