Food Question

[Bloodhound]

I love cucumber and tomato salad. I make it all the time but can't seem to hit a perfect dressing for it. Please help me with some ideas to push the dressing over the top.

[TexTushHog]

My vote would be for basic simplicity.

1/3 white champagne vinegar
2/3 high quality Extra Virgin olive oil
A grind of black pepper and a pinch of salt.

If your tomatoes are good enough, this will be perfect. Add a bit of shredded basil if you must.

[Juan Pablo de Marco]

here's what i use:

• 1 large shallot, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• a few grinds from the peppermill

combine shallot, mustard, pepper and balsamic vinegar. using an immersion blender, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.

and i add some basil from my garden if available.

[Bloodhound]

This is what I have found it works great.

Italian dressing, a little balsamic vinegar and coarse
ground Italian seasoning, not powder one, salt and pepper to taste.

Let it set in the fridge overnight and enjoy.

Thanks for your ideas.