Cherry Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber (1/4-inch thick slices)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
• Vinaigrette:
• 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tap red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes and dice the red onion.

2. 2

   Transfer to a medium size mixing bowl. Add the chopped parsley, mix and set aside

3. 3

   Vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Drizzle the olive oil into the white balsamic vinegar slowly while vigorously whisking until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   To the vinegar and oil whisk in the honey, sugar, sea salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder and white pepper until fully combined.

5. 5

   Drizzle the vinaigrette over vegetables in bowl. Gently mix until evenly coated.

6. 6

   Chill in an airtight container for at least 1 hour. Gently toss just before serving.