English cucumber salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Dietition's Tip
English cucumbers have a mild taste. They work best in this recipe, but you can use any type of cucumber.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 English cucumber with peel (8 to 9 inches in length), washed and thinly sliced
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a small saucepan, add the rosemary, vinegar and olive oil. Heat over very low heat to blend and strengthen the flavors, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the mustard until well blended.
In a serving bowl, add the cucumber slices. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly. Add the black pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
