Cucumber salad

So yesterday we went for a picnic. It was amazing.  We live very close to a lake but yet we hardly ever go.  There is always something to do with home projects, work, out of town commitments, and a slew of other "to do lists".  It was in fact our 1st picnic together. Ever. Seriously Ever.  How sad is that.  Well this started off a new tradition and a deep need to slow down a little and enjoy the beauty that is all around us.

What could go better then cucumber salad on a warm spring day?  Cucumber salad is one of my favorite go to's for something quick, light, and refreshing in the summer.  It is great for a snack, take to a cook out, or as a side with most any dish. 

Ingredients

2 cucumbers

3 small tomatoes

1/2 small onion diced

3-4 TBSP olive oil

3 capfuls of apple cider vinegar

Dash of stevia- I would add a little at a time tasting as you because depending on the flavor and sweetness of your tomatoes and cucumbers you may need very little. 

Salt and pepper to taste

1 TBSP of oregano dried

Fresh basil 3 leaves chopped (optional if you have on hand but not needed)

Go ahead and chop your veggies and add to a mixing bowl.  Add your olive oil and apple cider vinegar.  Add your salt, pepper, and oregano.  Go ahead and start adding your Stevia, a little at a time taste testing as you go.  If you have never worked with Stevia before it is much sweeter then sugar and a very small amount goes a long way.  To the point that I don't ever have measuring spoons small enough for the amount I used.

Add some fresh basil. This part is optional but if you have some add it. Go ahead and mix! 

Had to include a shot of our picnic.  Everything was clean and organic.  Obviously not necessarily low cal as I splurged for some really yummy rustic Italian bread from the bakery. Just remember to check your labels and if it has ingredients you can pronounce and the fewer the better you know you've got something clean.