Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Photo: Thomas J. Story
At Souvla, the San Francisco restaurant mini-chain specializing in spit-roasted meats, this crunchy, refreshing salad is an indispensable part of pork souvlaki (grilled-meat pita wraps).
This recipe goes with: Grilled Pork Souvlaki with Fresh Pita
How to Make It
1
Whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and cucumbers and toss well.
2
Make ahead: Up to 1 day, vinaigrette and vegetables chilled separately.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
3 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/2-in. dice, or 1/2 English cucumber, diced
Directions
1
Whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and cucumbers and toss well.
2
Make ahead: Up to 1 day, vinaigrette and vegetables chilled separately.