On the Table: Cucumber and Tomato Salad

One of my favorite summer treats is a simple tomato and cucumber salad.  It is super easy to make, and it really highlights the flavors of the summer.  I was intrigued to find tiny cucumbers at the farmers' market this week - it is a regular cucumber, but apparently the fact that the summer has been really dry means that cucumbers did not get very big.  Too cute!  To prepare:

Cut up one small cucumber (peel it first if you want - I decided against doing so) and half a pint of cherry tomatoes (these amounts make a hearty individual-sized salad or a side salad for two).

Combine the cucumbers and tomatoes in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, garlic salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and stir well.  This salad gets even better if you let it sit for a little while, so feel free to make it ahead of time and just leave it in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!