Cucumber Salad

I call this salad an Algerian cucumber salad, because I first ate something quite similar with a group of friends from North Africa. Since then, I have modified the recipe a bit to include American style cukes, garlic, and dried dill. You can also add things in like avocado, olives, and red peppers if you like. This salad is so good that people come to my house and say things like "Can you make that crunchy salad with the good dressing?" My sister also called the other day asking about the dressing as if it was some difficult recipe-not a chance. I hope you like it!

Cucumber Salad

1 medium cucumber-partially peeled and sliced

2 roma tomatoes-sliced

1 medium clove garlic-minced

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3/4 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon dried dill (Badia brand is fine)

Salt & black pepper to taste

Put first six ingredients into a bowl. Mix well. Salt and pepper to taste...

*Where I live, cucumbers are available almost year round. If this is not the case for you, just substitute avocado or something locally available.

*Serves 3. Each serving contains: 3.6 grams fat (only .5g saturated), 62 calories, 0 cholesterol, 0 trans fat, sodium varies, high in vitamin C & A.