Cucumber Tomato & Basil Salad

Sorry it's been so long since I posted a creation!  Today while making this I decided it was a great summer salad to share :)  The Cukes, Tommytoes and Basil are all from my garden or my neighbors and everything else I had sitting in my pantry.  Free ingredients = Happy Ashley!

Cucumber Tomato & Basil Salad

1 Cucumber
5 small Tomatoes
1 handful of Basil
1 tsp minced Garlic
1 Tbsp Olive Oil (mine is bay leaf and garlic infused)
Sea Salt (to taste)
Fresh Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Balsamic Vinaigrette (to taste)

1. Halve and scrape out the guts of the tomatoes.
2. Peel, halve and scrape out the guts of the cucumbers.
3. Chop tomatoes and cucumbers into 1/2 inch pieces.
4. Mince basil leaves.
5. Toss tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, garlic and olive oil into bowl.
6. Add remaining ingredients to taste ( I like a health serving of the balsamic vinaigrette, or about 2 Tbsps.)

Cover tightly and refrigerate or leave at room temperature for 4-6 hours for optimal taste.  I am refrigerating mine for approx 6 hours as suggested by other blogs until it is ready to serve.

 Bon Appetit!