Traditional Lebanese Tomato and Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and classic Lebanese salad featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Salad
- 1.5 lbs Ripe Tomatoes around 3-4 medium or 6-8 Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 Small Red Onion finely diced
- 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped (flat-leaf/Italian preferred)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Mint finely chopped
- 1 Cucumber medium, peeled (optional) and diced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice from about 1 small lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry the tomatoes, core and cut into bite-sized wedges or cubes.
- Finely dice the red onion, parsley, and mint. Peel and dice the cucumber if using.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, and cucumber.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Finishing
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs, then gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately or let sit for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, use the freshest ingredients available. Adjust lemon juice and salt to your personal preference.