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Cucumber Salad with Gin Dressing

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

 1 large hothouse cucumber (or 2 regular cucumbers), sliced
 3 small campari tomatoes, cut into wedges
 ¼ cup gin (I used some Tanqueray I had around the house)
 juice from 1 orange
 ½ cup olive oil
 1 tsp dried basil
 salt and pepper
1

Layer cucumber slices on a small platter.

2

Top with tomato wedges.

3

Sprinkle with a generous amount of pepper.

4

In a lidded carafe or bottle, combine gin, orange juice, olive oil, basil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

5

Shake vigorously until the mixture turns thick.
Pour the mixture over the cucumbers and tomatoes.

6

Chill for one hour.

I like to serve this with some sliced roast chicken as a light lunch on a warm day.

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