Photo: Simon Lambert
Prep time 15-20min
Skill Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
250g Lebanese or telegraph cucumbers, finely diced (about 2 cups)
250g ripe tomatoes, finely diced (about 2 cups)
60-80g red or white onion, very finely diced (about ½ cup)
2-3 Tbsp fresh lime juice (30-45ml), to taste
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
½–1 tsp dried mint, crushed
½ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Optional: 1-2 Tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
Method
Combine the cucumber, tomato and onion in a bowl, keeping the dice small and even (about 5mm-7mm).
Sprinkle over the salt and dried mint. Toss and leave for 5-10 minutes to lightly draw out the juices.
Add the lime juice and olive oil. Toss well and taste (it should be bright, savoury and lively).
Adjust lime and salt as needed.
