This is a very refreshing, simple salad that we've enjoyed for many, many years. Even those that don't care for cuc's have stuck a fork in it, took a plate and asked for more!

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

2 seedless (English) cucumbers

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes

3/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)

1-1/2 tbs. sugar

2 tbs. red wine vinegar

1/2 tbs. fresh minced dill weed or 1 tsp. dried dill

1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion (Vidalia, Walla Walla, Texas Sweet or scallions)

Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

Fresh parsley leaves, minced for garnish, if desired

1. Wash and dry cucumbers.  Using a fork, rake the cucumbers lengthwise to score or peel leaving some of the green skin. 

2. Thinly slice and place in a large bowl.  Wash and dry tomatoes.  If using cherry tomatoes, quarter them, if using grape tomatoes, slice in half, place in the bowl with cucumbers.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and dill weed until well blended. Stir in onion. 

4. Pour dressing over cucumber and tomato mixture, tossing lightly to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

5. Cover and refrigerate for one hour before serving to allow flavors to develop.

6. Garnish serving bowl before serving with fresh parsley if desired.  (And a dash of paprika would be nice too!)

Yield: 4 servings

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