Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut the long way and sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into large dice
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt, if needed

For garnish

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cucumber slices in a collander and sprinkle with the 3/4 tsp salt; toss well.

2. 2

   Place the collander over an empty bowl. put in refrigerator and allow the cucumbers to drain their liquid for about 40-45 minutes.

3. 3

   After draining time, shake out any excess moisture from the cucumbers in the collander. Place them into a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes and onions.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, dill weed, pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss.

6. 6

   Taste and add additional salt, if necessary.

7. 7

   If desired, garnish with the crumbled feta cheese.