Fresh Mediterranean Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
English Cucumbers: 2 large (or 4 Persian cucumbers), diced into bite-sized chunks
Roma or Cherry Tomatoes: 4 medium Roma tomatoes (chopped) or 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (halved)
Red Onion: 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced or diced
Fresh Mint: 1/4 cup, finely chopped (plus a sprig for garnish as seen in 1000306781.jpg)
Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup, finely chopped (optional, but adds great depth)
For the Mediterranean Vinaigrette:
Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
Garlic: 1 clove, minced
Dried Oregano: 1/2 teaspoon
Salt & Black Pepper: To taste
Red Pepper Flakes: A pinch (optional, for a subtle kick like the flecks visible in the image)
Instructions
Prep the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
Add Herbs: Toss in the finely chopped fresh mint and parsley.
Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Dress and Toss: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are beautifully coated and glistening, just like in 1000306781.jpg.
Chill and Serve: You can serve it immediately, but letting it sit in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes allows the flavors to meld together perfectly. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint right before serving.
