Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 3 local cucumbers
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (mint, dill, basil, OR cilantro)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Toss the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.
2. Cover and let stand unrefrigerated for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours.
3. When you are ready to serve the salad, add tomatoes, onion, fresh herb, and oil to the cucumber mixture and lightly stir.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with a sprig of mint, dill, cilantro, or basil on top.