~ 4 servings as a side
Ingredients
| · 1 large cucumber finely diced | · 2 tbsps of extra virgin olive oil |
| · 1 large tomato, finely diced (about equal amounts as the cucumber) | · Juice of one lemon |
| · ½ or ¼ red onion as preferred, finely chopped | · 6 pitted black olives (or to taste), finely chopped (optional) |
| · 1 tsp flaky salt, more to taste | · Handful of flat-leaved parsley, finely chopped (optional) |
| · Freshly ground pepper to taste |
Method
- Finely dice the cucumber, tomato and onion and combine in a bowl. Beforehand, you can soak the onion in ice-cold water for half an hour to soften the onion flavour if desired.
- Add the finely chopped olives and parsley (optional)
- Add the lemon juice and olive oil, mix. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Combine thoroughly.
- Leave at least an hour before serving for better flavour.
Serve with grilled or roasted meat or fish. Perfect to enjoy when dining alfresco on a warm summer evening!