Cucumber Salad with a Cilantro Vinaigrette

At every family get together growing up, my mom or grandmother would serve cucumbers and onions in vinegar.  I thought every family did this until I met my husband who grew up in New Jersey.  I will never forget the first Thanksgiving I brought him to and as we left he said, "What's the deal with the cucumbers in vinegar?"  I guess it is a Southern thing.  I liked it and it lead me to this recipe (which is soooooo much better than just cucumbers in vinegar).

Ingredients:
3 cucumbers sliced
7-8 cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
1/2 onion thinly sliced (optional)

Cilantro Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette
1 Tbsp Honey (maybe a little more)
1/2 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Canola Oil
1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste
*For this vinaigrette, you really need to season to taste.  You may want to start with 1/4 teaspoon of the above seasoning and add a little more as you go.

Step 1:  Slice cucumbers about 1/4 inch thick.  Place in a bowl.  If using tomatoes and onions, add those to the bowl.

Step 2:  Whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette and pour over cucumbers.  Mix with your hands (a kitchen's best tool) and ENJOY!

A side note:  I bought my Mexican Oregano at a specially store, but I use it all the time!  I am not a huge fan of Italian Oregano but LOVE Mexican Oregano!  I use it in my chili and tacos.

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