Soften the onion and prepare the herbs

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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

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Peel one quarter of a small red onion and slice it as thinly as you can. If its raw flavor tastes too sharp, place the slices in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Drain well and pat dry before adding them to the salad.

Rinse a small handful of parsley or mint, dry it and chop enough to make two tablespoons. Parsley gives a gentle, fresh finish; mint brings a cooler flavor. Use either, or a mixture, depending on what you have.

Step 2: Soften the onion and prepare the herbs

Soften the onion and prepare the herbs