Middle Eastern Tomato Salad

This Middle Eastern Tomato Salad is a bright and refreshing dish made with fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fragrant herbs, and a dressing made of lemon juice and olive oil. It goes well with any Middle Eastern meal as a side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 4 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and diced cucumber

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated

Sprinkle the fresh parsley and mint leaves over the top of the salad

Toss gently one more time to distribute the herbs throughout the salad

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together

Serve chilled and enjoy