Cucumber Tomato salad

 I saw this recipe online and thought it sounded good.  I had some wonderful balsamic vinegar and olive oil from Italy and wanted to try it on this salad.  It was awesome.

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 cucumbers
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup sliced red onion
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 2 cups chunks of mozzarella cheese (or pearl mozzarella)

Directions:

1. Slice the cucumbers and add to bowl.  Sprinkle the salt on the cucumbers and let set for 1 hour.  Drain.
2. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar and pepper.  Set aside.
3. In a bowl add the red onion, grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and drained cucumbers.
4. Add the olive oil dressing to the bowl.  Mix all together.
5. Enjoy!