If you ever get the opportunity to go to an Olive Oil store/company, do yourself a favor and GO!!! We went to one in Blue Ridge and then another one in Dahlonega (both in GA for those who aren't familiar with those towns). I seriously could spend hours in there sampling and tons of money. I bought small bottles of several oils and vinegars and am now wishing I bought the large of the two in particular that I used in this recipe. They are the Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil and the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. These two combined are just about good enough to drink! They're the first two we sampled in the Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company, also their biggest sellers and most popular 'pairing'. Anyway......I did another variation on a tomato/cucumber salad, but with the really good oil and vinegar, this one tops it! Go get some good stuff and make this! You will NOT be sorry! (PS - If anyone local to me does a 'road trip' to Blue Ridge, let me know if you need some company!)
CUKE AND TOMATO SALAD
Makes A Lot
2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced*
½ onion, sliced thin*
Cracked pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil*
½ cup vinegar*
½ cup water
Place all the veggies in a large bowl that has a cover.
Sprinkle pepper over the veggies. Pour the liquids over the veggies and stir.
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| I put the vinegar in the measuring cup and then the olive oil. Love the way the olive oil poured off first. |
Refrigerate 1 – 2 hours.
Stir before serving.
*MY SPIN: I not only
peeled and sliced the cukes, but cored the seeds out of them. My
husband isn't crazy about onions (he'll eat them, but.....) so I only
used ½ of an onion, cut the half in half and then sliced thinly.
You can use apple cider vinegar and regular olive oil.
Loving Life!
Later!Peace
Jan
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