Cooler Than A Cucumber Salad

This recipe may be simple but its flavor is big and juicy. I think it would be fabulous alongside spicy Asian curries, quick stir-fries, herb-roasted dinners -- and yes, it would be perfect for picnics. This is a delicious make-ahead picnic salad. Make more than you think you'll need, because you just might want some for breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 54 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt, or to taste
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 small cucumbers, peeled leaving stripes of skin and sliced
• 1 large heirloom tomato, seeded and diced
• ⅓ small onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup champagne vinegar
• 2 teaspoons agave nectar, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the cucumber chunks and slices in a large bowl with the tomato and onion. Whisk together the champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, agave nectar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until frothy. Pour dressing over the vegetables. Gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.