Cucumber, Tomato and Mini-Pepper Salad

Mediterranean / Vegan Diet

Salad Ingredients

• 12/3 cups sliced cucumber (peeling is optional)
• ¾ cup bite-sized grape tomatoes
• ¾ cup seeded and sliced orange and/or red mini sweet peppers
• 2 heaping tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 heaping tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil

Dressing Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon PAPA VINCE extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste
• ½ tablespoon PAPA VINCE balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste
• 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to make

1. Put the cucumber, tomatoes and mini pepper slices into a medium-sized bowl and gently toss to combine.
2. Put all of the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and briskly whisk to emulsify.
3. Taste and add a bit more olive oil and/or vinegar, if desired. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat.
4. Add the parsley and basil and gently toss to combine.
5. Let stand 5 to 15
6. minutes and serve.

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6 people

Recipe from Vegan For Everyone by Laura Theodore. Published by Scribe Publishing Company, ©2020. Reprinted by permission.