Lebanese Cucumber Tomato Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese cucumber tomato salad featuring fresh vegetables tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing, perfect as a light side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
2 medium cucumbers, diced
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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 small, bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely chop the red onion.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground sumac, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture.
Toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.