Description
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese Tomato Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
Herbs
- 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, add the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and finely chopped red onion. Gently mix to combine these fresh ingredients evenly.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Incorporate the chopped parsley and mint into the bowl with the vegetables, enhancing the salad’s freshness and aroma.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats all components to bring together the flavors.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Toss Gently: Carefully toss the salad until all the ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing, being careful not to crush the delicate tomatoes.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh, crisp flavor or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, fresh tomatoes and high-quality olive oil.
- This salad is best served chilled but can be eaten immediately after preparation.
- Feel free to add a touch of sumac or a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for extra taste and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 day for freshness.
