Cucumber Tomato Salad (Mediterranean Salad)

Steps

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1. 1
   Dice about 6–7 Roma tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
   ≈0:41
2. 2
   Dice one large English cucumber and add it to the bowl. English cucumbers are seedless with a thin, smooth skin that doesn't need to be removed.
   ≈1:39
3. 3
   Add a small amount of thinly sliced red onion or shallots if desired (optional).
   ≈2:20
4. 4
   Chop the parsley leaves and tender stems and add them to the salad.
   ≈2:39
5. 5
   Season with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.
   ≈3:06
6. 6
   Add about 1 teaspoon of ground sumac for tanginess and added depth of flavor.
   ≈3:06
7. 7
   Squeeze the juice of one large lemon into the salad, cupping your hand to catch any seeds.
   ≈3:20
8. 8
   Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the salad, using a generous amount to bring all the flavors together.
   ≈3:35
9. 9
   Toss everything together. As the salad sits for a few minutes, the juices released from the tomatoes and cucumbers will blend with the olive oil and lemon juice to create a delicious light dressing at the bottom of the bowl.
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