Tomato, Fennel, Cucumber Salad

- 1 Lemon, juice and zest

- 1/4 tsp Hot Pepper, chopped(optional)

- 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

- 1 Cucumber, sliced

- 1/2 Fennel Bulb, sliced thinly

- 1 sm. Onion or 1 Scallion, thinly sliced 

- 2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges

-Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, and pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Whisk until combined. Add cucumber, fennel, and onion. Toss in dressing.  Add tomato and gently toss to combine. Add salt and pepper as needed. Serve chilled.