Persian Salad Shirazi (Cucumber Tomato Salad)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 large English or Persian cucumbers, finely diced*
• 1 large tomato, finely diced
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped or 2 tsp dried mint
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Dash ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mix finely diced cucumbers,...: In a medium bowl, mix finely diced cucumbers, tomato, and onions.

2. 2

   Add the chopped fresh mint, lime juice, salt,...: Add the chopped fresh mint, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

3. 3

   Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lime juice...: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lime juice as desired.

4. 4

   For best flavor, let the salad rest, covered...: For best flavor, let the salad rest, covered and refrigerated, for 1-2 hours for the flavors to develop before serving.