Description
A refreshing mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion with a tangy dressing, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Persian cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers (finely chopped)
- 6 medium Roma tomatoes (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 small red onion (peeled and finely chopped)
- 3 small Persian limes or 1 large lemon (about 5 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp dried mint
- 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin, room temperature)
- Salt and pepper to taste (start light, then adjust)
Instructions
- Gather and chill a large mixing bowl and a sharp knife.
- Peel and finely chop the red onion into small pieces.
- Cut the ends off the cucumbers, slice into quarters, then chop finely.
- Cut each Roma tomato in half, scoop out the seeds, and finely chop the flesh.
- Squeeze the limes or lemon, add salt, pepper, and dried mint, then whisk with olive oil.
- Combine the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in the chilled mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing on top and toss gently until coated.
- Add the olive oil before serving, taste, and adjust if needed.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice for the best tang. This salad is best eaten the same day for ultimate crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg