A cucumber–tomato salad is fresh, light, and perfect with almost any meal—especially spicy dishes. Here’s a simple, tasty version:
🥒🍅 Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers (sliced)
- 2–3 tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced, optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
- 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped, optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
🥗 Instructions
- Prep the veggies
Slice cucumbers, chop tomatoes, and thinly slice onions. - Mix everything
Add all vegetables to a bowl along with coriander and green chilies. - Make dressing
In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. - Toss and serve
Pour dressing over the salad and mix gently. Serve immediately for best freshness.
🌟 Tips
- Chill it for 10–15 minutes for extra freshness
- Add a pinch of chaat masala for a desi twist
- A little vinegar can replace lemon if needed
- Don’t add salt too early—it can make the salad watery
If you want, I can show you a Pakistani-style kachumber salad or a creamy yogurt cucumber salad (raita-style) too.
