Fresh Tomato, Cucumber, and Coriander Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for summer BBQs, combining juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic coriander with a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep5 min
- Total5 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This simple yet flavorful salad is the ultimate side dish for any grilled meal. Its bright, fresh ingredients are a perfect counterpoint to rich, barbecued meats and fish.
It comes together in minutes, making it an ideal last-minute addition to your summer spread. The combination of juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, sharp red onion, and fragrant coriander, all brought together with a zingy lime dressing, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Prepare the vegetables: chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and dice the cucumber into small cubes.
- Finely chop the red onion and the fresh coriander.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
- Add the chopped coriander to the bowl. Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the vegetables.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are well combined and coated with the lime juice.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish.
💡 Tips
- For best results, use ripe, flavorful tomatoes.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice to your preference for tartness.
- You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the lime if desired.
Inspired by a recipe from Olive Magazine