Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Name: Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces Persian Cucumber; 4 pieces Roma Tomatoes; 0.33333334 medium Red Onion; 0.25 cup Fresh Mint Leaves; 0.25 cup Parsley; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Ground Black Pepper

A crisp, vibrant, and incredibly refreshing dish with a balanced combination of fresh produce, herbs, and a tart citrus dressing.

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Prep15 min

Total15 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

4 piecesPersian Cucumber
4 piecesRoma Tomatoes
⅓ mediumRed Onion
0.25 cupFresh Mint Leaves
0.25 cupParsley

0.25 cupOlive Oil
2 tbspLemon Juice
0.25 tspSalt
0.25 tspGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Wash and pat dry the produce, except the red onion.
2
Slice the cucumbers and put them in a salad bowl.
3
Cut the tomatoes in bite-sized pieces and add them in the bowl with the cucumbers.
4
Thinly slice the red onion and add them in the salad bowl.
5
Chop the mint leaves and add them in the salad bowl.
6
Chop the fresh parsley and add them in the bowl.
7
Make the salad dressing in a separate bowl.
8
Now pour the salad dressing in the salad bowl.
9
Toss the salad gently using two wooden spatulas.
10
Once fully tossed, transfer the mixed salad into your primary serving bowl. For best results, let it rest in the bowl for 10 to 15 minutes prior to serving so the flavors can fully meld together.