Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

After much trial and error, we decided that we liked our cucumber best sliced thickly and on a diagonal. This kept it from getting soggy, and was pretty as well. But do that you like best. The longer you chill the more the flavors will meld, but the cucumbers will continue to soften. The cucumber will also release juice because of the salt in the dressing. But it’s no problem. just toss again with all the liquid right before serving.

Ingredients:

• 3 - 5 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

Steps:

1. In a medium size bowl, combine the cucumber and onion.
2. In a small bowl, stir the other ingredients.
3. Pour the liquid (really a vineagrette) over cucumber and onion and toss to coat.
4. Chill for 2-4 hours for flavors to meld.
5. Toss again before serving.