Name: Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups of chopped tomatoes (, any variety); 2 English cucumbers - peeled and diced; 4 oz goat cheese - sliced or crumbled; 1/2 red onion (, minced); 9 leaves of basil (, sliced thinly (julienned)); 9 sprigs parsley - minced; 4 tbs olive oil; 2 tbs balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (, optional); ground black pepper (, to taste); salt (, to taste)