Steph’s Picks: Zucchini and Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers in this week’s harvest got me thinking in a different way.  Try this ...~ Stephanie

Instructions

1 lb zucchini (thinly sliced)

1/2 cucumber (cut into 1-inch cubes)

1 sweet onion (cut into thin rings)

2 1/4 ozs black olives (pitted and sliced)

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup italian parsley

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce

1 garlic clove (minced)

1/8 tsp black pepper

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, cucumber, onion, olives, tomatoes, and parsley.

For the dressing, whisk together oil, vinegars, mustard, salt, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and pepper.  Add to zucchini mixture; toss to coat.  Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.  Cover and chill up to 24 hours.

Enjoy!

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Makes 5 servings.

Recipe reprinted from http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Zucchini-And-Cucumber-Salad-Recipezaar