Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 8 Small Vine Cocktail Tomatoes ((not grape or cherry, but actual vine tomatoes))
• 1 English Cucumber
• 1 Pinch Brown Sugar
• 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 Tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 2 Pinches Salt
• 2 Pinches Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 Squeeze Lemon Juice
• 1 Pinch Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil ((or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped))

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut each tomato in 6-8 wedges and then halve them.

2. 2

   Trim the ends off of the cucumber and then slice in half lengthwise, creating two pieces. Slice in 1/4" pieces.

3. 3

   Toss tomatoes with the brown sugar, onion, and herbs with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the tomato salad.

5. 5

   Cover in plastic for 1-6 hours on the counter or refrigerate if longer. This is best served the day of and is delicious served with grilled or toasted crostini bread!