Summer Herb Garden Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber, sliced or chopped

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces

• 1 small red or sweet onion, thinly sliced

• 4 cups lettuce, roughly chopped (Romaine, Butter, or Little Gem work well)

• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or torn

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar)

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Prep the vegetables:

   • Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice or chop.

   • Dice the tomatoes and slice the onion thinly.

   • Rinse and chop the lettuce.

2. Chop the herbs:

   • Finely chop dill, parsley, cilantro, and basil. Keep some extra leaves for garnish if you'd like.

3. Assemble the salad:

   • In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, onion, and lettuce.

   • Sprinkle the herbs evenly over the top.

4. Dress and toss:

   • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or vinegar).

   • Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

   • Toss gently to combine, being careful not to bruise the herbs.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with a few whole herb leaves on top.

   • Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Optional Add-Ins:

• Crumbled feta or goat cheese

• Avocado slices

• Kalamata olives

• Toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds