Description
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese Tomato Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Dressing & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, peeled and diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion, creating a fresh and colorful base for the salad.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Add the chopped fresh parsley and mint to the bowl to enhance the flavor with aromatic herbs.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetable and herb mixture to provide a tangy and smooth dressing.
- Season to Taste: Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference.
- Toss Gently: Toss all ingredients together gently to ensure the dressing coats the vegetables evenly without breaking them down.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for fresh crunchiness, or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- For extra zest, add a pinch of sumac or a splash of pomegranate molasses.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and salt according to your personal taste.
