Simple, Healthy Side Dishes for Your Next Cookout

Summer is in full swing. You may be attending picnics, going to concerts in the park, sharing dishes at BBQs with friends and family, and maybe even enjoying work gatherings. Here are some refreshing unique side dishes that will brighten up any food table.

SWEET & TANGY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Ingredients:

3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 sweet onion, sliced into thin rings
1 tbsp. of salt
2 tsp. of fresh ground pepper
3 tbsp. of sugar
½ cup of white vinegar
½ cup of water
1/3 cup of Olive Your Heart®, lemon

Directions:

In a large bowl, add the cut vegetables. In a separate bowl combine all seasonings with the water, vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour over the vegetables, and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Read More