ZUCCHINI AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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Mmmmm....zucchini and cucumber marinated in an oil and balsamic vinegar dressing kicked up with olives, cherry tomatoes and dijon mustard! Adapted from Country Home magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 large English cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large sweet onion, cut into thin rings
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine zucchini, cucumber, onion, olives, tomatoes, and parsley.
  • For the dressing, whisk together oil, vinegars, mustard, salt, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and pepper. Add to zucchini mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
  • Makes 5 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 354.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.4, Protein 2.1

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