Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, sliced into rounds (about 1/4 inch thick)
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped into small chunks
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil, preferably extra virgin
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Wash the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
3. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
4. Chop the bell pepper into small chunks and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the tomatoes.
5. Roughly chop the parsley and basil and add them to the mixing bowl.
6. Gently toss all the vegetables and herbs together.
7. Drizzle the prepared salad dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until coated. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.