Cucumber and Tomato Salad 

 

This is a summer staple in my family. We eat it with almost every meal. I can't believe I'm writing a recipe for it!

 

3 medium tomatoes

3 medium cucumbers 

-or equal amounts cucumbers and tomatoes

2 TBS olive oil

2 TBS balsamic or red wine vinegar

1/2 small onion

one clove garlic

4 basil leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

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Mince the onion and garlic. Chop tomatoes and cucumbers in similar sizes. Chiffonade the basil. Combine all the ingredients, toss, and let sit for a few hours before serving.