Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber tomato salad is an all-star recipe with just three key ingredients and a lemony dressing.
Notes:
For best flavour, set the salad aside for a few minutes before serving. This will give the flavours time to meld.
This salad will keep for up to three days. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Feel free to add some feta or fresh mozzarella cheese.

Yield:
Up to 6 servings
Category:
Salads and Dressings
Cuisine:
Greek
Prep Time:
10 min
Cooking Time:
Total Time:
10 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 Roma tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups diced tomatoes) ( or Romanellas)
  • 1 large English or hot-house cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, optional
  • 3/4 bunch parsley, leaves and tender stems chopped (about 1/2-3/4 cup chopped leaves)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground Sumac
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley. Season with kosher salt and toss. Set aside for 5 minutes or so.
  2. Season: Add the sumac, olive oil, and lemon juice. Give the salad a gentle toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Enjoy!

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