Name: Super Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil ($0.52); 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($0.20); 1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06); 1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10); 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02); Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03); 2 cucumbers ($1.58); 4 Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb.) ($2.08); 1/2 small red onion ($0.38); 1 green bell pepper ($0.98); 1/4 bunch parsley ( $0.23); 2 oz feta ($1.12)

Super Fresh Cucumber Salad is a cold, crunchy, juicy mix of flavorful vegetables topped with a simple red wine and oregano vinaigrette.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil ($0.52)

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($0.20)

1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06)

1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10)

1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)

Freshly cracked pepper ($0.03)

2 cucumbers ($1.58)

4 Roma tomatoes (about 1 lb.) ($2.08)

1/2 small red onion ($0.38)

1 green bell pepper ($0.98)

1/4 bunch parsley ( $0.23)

2 oz feta ($1.12)

Instructions

1 Prepare the vinaigrette first to let the flavors blend as you prepare the rest of the salad. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Set the dressing aside.

2 Peel the cucumbers if desired. Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Thinly slice the red onion*. Pull the parsley leaves from their stems, then give them a rough chop. Crumble the feta cheese.

3 Place the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over top, and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. This salad holds up well over a few days in the refrigerator. Be sure to stir briefly to redistribute the flavors before serving.