That name’s a mouthful, isn’t it? This salad was thrown together tonight in a moment of desperation when I realized I was too late to begin my planned meal. The tomatoes were ripe on the counter, cucumbers fresh from the store and the honey from my farmer’s market was just crying out to be used. It was delicious.
When the tomatoes are fresh and plentiful I tend to make use of them and this is one of my favorite ways. Fresh tomato salad is refreshing, easy and quite attractive {if I do say so myself}. Enjoy!
Tomato Cucumber Basil Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients:
- 5-6 medium tomatoes
- 2 english cucumbers
- a small bunch of fresh basil
- 1/2 c balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
- Chop your tomatoes into bite size pieces
- Quarter your english cucumbers and chop into bite size pieces
- Chiffonade your basil
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a large bowl.
- In a small sauce pan bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil.
- Once it has reached a boil reduce heat and simmer.
- Add honey to the mixture and continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
- When the dressing is at the desired consistency remove from heat.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mixed until it’s coated.
- Enjoy!
Extra Information:
- This is a great side at a BBQ or an excellent quick dinner. I often whip up a small salad just for lunch. It’s so good!
- If you don’t eat honey I’m sure agave nectar would work quite well. I haven’t personally tried it but I’d be interested to know how it works. If you try it, let me know!
- Just in case you don’t know what a chiffonade cut is, it’s essentially cutting your basil in ribbons. I’m sure everyone knows that but I just wanted to clarify in case someone didn’t. To make my life easier I stack all the basil, roll it tightly and then shave off tiny ribbons. It’s much easier than chopping and looks quite pretty in salads and pastas.
