Chad & Lilia Houser’s Cucumber Tomato Salad

chadhouserChad Houser, Chef & Partner of Parigi Restaurant, has been making this recipe with his daughter, Lilia since she was only 3 years old! See why this salad is still a family favorite years later! www.parigirestaurant.com

Chad and Lilia Houser’s Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients:
3 Beefsteak Tomatoes (Our favorite is Mr. Lemley’s from the Dallas Farmer’s Market)
2 Cucumbers
1 Garlic Clove (Minced)
¼ Cup Rice Vinegar
2 TBSP Canola Oil
1 TBSP Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
1 TBSP Fresh Basil (Chopped)
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:

1.  Remove the seeds from the tomatoes.  Dice the tomatoes into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
2.  Peel, seed, and dice the cucumber into ½ inch pieces, and place in the bowl with the tomatoes.
3.  Mix in all of the other ingredients with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
4.  Let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come out before serving.

Serves 4 friends!