Serves 4
15 min
Cucumber, Tomato & Herb Salad with Lemony Mint Dressing
Recipe GLPRee5024e700af9c
A fresh, vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad combining crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes with a bright homemade lemon-mint vinaigrette. This naturally gluten-free and vegan dish celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients and comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
1 English cucumber (or 3-4 Persian or Japanese cucumbers), diced
1 lb (about 4 medium) Ripe tomatoes, diced
1 Onion, minced
1 bunch Fresh parsley, minced
5 sprigs plus 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves, minced
1 clove Garlic clove, crushed
¼ teaspoon (plus additional to taste) Salt
3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Place the crushed garlic clove in a mortar and pestle, add ¼ teaspoon of salt, and grind until well combined into a paste.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic-salt mixture with the fresh lemon juice.
While whisking constantly, drizzle the olive oil into the lemon-garlic mixture in a thin, steady stream. Continue whisking until the dressing emulsifies and becomes creamy.
Stir the minced fresh mint into the dressing, reserving a small amount of mint as garnish if desired.
In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, minced onion, and minced fresh parsley.
Pour the lemony mint dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish, or let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
