A simple Cucumber and Tomato Salad is fresh, quick, and perfect as a side dish or light meal.
🥗 Ingredients
- Cucumber – 1 to 2 medium, sliced or chopped
- Tomato – 2 to 3 medium, chopped
- 1 small red onion (optional), thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, or mint), optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash and chop cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine: Add them to a mixing bowl along with onion if using.
- Dress it: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice (or vinegar) over the salad.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss gently: Mix everything until evenly coated.
- Finish: Sprinkle fresh herbs on top if you like extra flavor.
💡 Tips
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for better flavor.
- Add feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
- For a spicier version, add chopped green chili.
If you want, I can also give you a South Asian-style version (with chaat masala and green chili) or a diet/weight-loss version.
