I’m a girl who enjoys simple pleasures. It excites me to no end to create a vibrant, mouthwatering recipe using only 3 or 4 ingredients.

I know, I really should get out more!

But until I do, you get to reap the benefits of my madness, err, creativity. Enjoy!

FRESH CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD RECIPE

(Serves 2)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large heirloom tomatoes, diced
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• juice of 1 small lemon
• 2 tsp olive oil
• salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Toss together, and enjoy!

TIPS/SUBSTITUTIONS

• Any tomatoes work in this recipe as long as they’re ripe and juicy!
• For a little more kick, you can add a quarter cup of chopped red onions.
• Try dressing this salad with one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

Heirlooms are the treasures of the tomato family! Not only are they filled with a rich, unique flavor, they also offer a wealth of vitamin C to help nourish your adrenals which actually reduces stress.

Add to that the amazing anxiety-reducing power of tryptophan, an amino acid that is abundant in cucumbers. This salad is refreshing and de-stressing!

Hungry for more easy summer recipes? Check out this Spicy Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe!