Prepare the cucumber and tomatoes

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2 medium cucumbers
3 medium ripe tomatoes
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

STEP 1 OF 5

Wash two medium cucumbers and three medium ripe tomatoes under running water. Dry them with a clean kitchen towel. Trim the cucumber ends. If the peel is thick or bitter, remove it; otherwise, leave it on for a little extra color and texture.

Cut the cucumbers into bite-size pieces. Remove the tomato cores and cut the tomatoes into similarly sized chunks. Aim for pieces that fit comfortably on a fork. If a tomato has a very watery center, leave some loose seeds and liquid on the board rather than tipping everything into the bowl.

Step 1: Prepare the cucumber and tomatoes

Prepare the cucumber and tomatoes