Tomatoes, Basil and Cucumbers – Garden to Table Recipe

Tomatoes, Basil and Cucumbers – Two classic easy salads for your summer vegetable garden harvest.

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

3 vine-ripe tomatoes cut into slices about 1/4-inch

1 pound fresh mozzarella (in the water) cut into slices
about 1/4-inch

20 to 30 leaves fresh basil

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Coarse salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

On a large platter, layer alternating slices of tomatoes
and mozzarella, add a basil leaf between each. Drizzle the salad with
extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with a hot crispy loaf of italian bread and your favorite wine.

Cucumber Salad with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

1 Tbs. fresh squeezed lime juice

1 Tbs. creamy peanut butter

2 Tbs. peanut oil

1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil

¼ tsp. salt, optional

For the Salad

4 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced

¼ cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

2 Tbs. cilantro leaves

Sriracha sauce for garnish, optional

Directions

Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

In a small bowl whisk lime juice and peanut butter

Stir peanut and sesame oils until blended.

Stir in salt, if using.

Salad

Arrange cucumbers in single or double layer on platter

Drizzle with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette

Add a touch of sriracha sauce (if using)

Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro leaves

Serve with your favorite grilled chicken recipe.