Description
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese cucumber tomato salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or accompaniment to Middle Eastern meals.
Ingredients
2 medium cucumbers, diced
3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dice the cucumbers into small bite-sized pieces.
Wash and dice the tomatoes into similar-sized pieces as the cucumbers.
Peel and finely chop the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground sumac, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and herb mixture.
Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to preference.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes