Simple cucumber tomato salad
This simple cucumber tomato salad only takes 5 minutes to prepare hence an easy way of incorporating your veggies in your meals.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, cubed
- 2 large tomatoes, cubed
- 1 small red onion, diced (optional)
- 1 bunch chives or cilantro leaves or parsley leaves, to garnish (optional)
Lemon vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by dicing the onion if using then place in a bowl of salted hot water and allow them to soak for about 15minutes. This helps reduce the sharp taste of raw onions. (This step is optional)
- Next, wash the cucumber and tomatoes then cube them. Place them in a large mixing bowl and mix.
- Wash the lemon and squeeze some juice then drain the onions and chop the chives/cilantro leaves/parsley leaves if using.
- Add the onion and chives/cilantro leaves/parsley leaves if using to the cucumber and tomatoes and mix.
- In a small jar, add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt & black pepper then close the lid and shake vigorously for the lemon vinaigrette to be well incorporated.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat.
- Serve right away or keep in the fridge until ready to serve.