Refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad Straight from the Garden!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives offer a different flavor profile and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has health benefits and sunflower oil is typically less costly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a tangy flavor and is widely available.

Slice the medium onion thinly and break it up with fingers.

Prepare pickling cucumber by slicing it into half moons fairly thin.

Cut 4 small tomatoes into thick slices and add to the bowl with cucumbers and onions.

Roll fresh basil leaves and cut into thin ribbons, then add to the bowl.

In a mason jar, combine 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and a splash of maple syrup.

Add dried thyme, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, pepper, lemon juice, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to the jar.

Crush 2 garlic cloves into the jar and shake until combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well.

Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for best flavor.

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