Cucumber Slaw with Garlicky Tomato Vinaigrette
This crunchy yet suave slaw utilizes an often-forgotten tool in the kitchen: the box grater. The instrument comes in handy both for tossing together a sweet tomato vinaigrette and for shredding those cucumbers into small, threadlike pieces.
4 servings
- Add the garlic, red wine vinegar, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine and dissolve with a whisk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate the cucumber into a medium bowl. With your hands, gently squeeze the water out from the cucumber over the sink. Place the cucumber back in the bowl. Slice the pepper into thin strips, dice, and then add to the vinaigrette bowl along with the cucumber and half of the parsley and basil. Toss well.
- To serve, spread the slaw on a large platter so it’s not mounded and covers most of the plate but leaves a rim to grab on to. Scatter the remaining half of the parsley and basil over the top. Serve immediately.
