Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) English cucumber, quartered and sliced
- 1 pint (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) honey
- 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (3g) dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds, about 3mm thick.
- Toss the cucumber slices in a colander with 1/2 tsp (3g) of salt.
- Let the cucumbers sit for 10 minutes until you see beads of water forming on the surface. Note: This is the salt purge phase
- Rinse the cucumbers quickly with cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, oregano, and pepper in a small jar.
- Shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds until the liquid is opaque and cohesive. Note: This creates the emulsion
- Place the prepped cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until every slice is glossy.
- Fold in the fresh parsley last using a spatula.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.