Picnic Foods

What a fun venue for a picnic.  The kids enjoyed Chutes and Ladders park, and the adults enjoyed some yummy picnic foods!

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad 
(borrowed from Natasha's Kitchen: http://natashaskitchen.com/2015/06/01/cucumber-tomato-avocado-salad/)

It tastes better than it looks!  :)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Roma tomatoes
• 1 English cucumber
• ½ medium red onion, sliced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 2 Tbsp extra
  virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
• Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 Tbsp)
• ¼ cup (1/2 bunch) cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt or ¾ tsp table salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Place chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
2. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to combine. Just before serving, toss with 1 tsp sea salt and ⅛ tsp black pepper.

Notes

*Note: if you aren't keen on cilantro, fresh dill is a good substitute

Cucumber Salad 
Ingredients

• 2 medium sized cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon salt
• A dash of ground black pepper
• 1 small red onion, sliced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)

Instructions

1. Wash the cucumber and pat dry.
2. Thinly slice the cucumber crosswise. I prefer to use a vegetable peeler for this step so that I can get the thinnest slice possible. You may also use a knife if you prefer thicker slices. I did not peel the skin off but you may do so if preferred.
3. Combine salt, ground black pepper, sugar, and vinegar then mix well. (You may also include the cucumber right away then mix everything together as shown in the photo)
4. Put-in the sliced cucumber and onion. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Serve. Share and Enjoy.