🥗 Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
A fresh, crunchy, and simple salad that’s common in many home kitchens. It’s light, refreshing, and pairs well with almost any meal—grilled meats, rice dishes, or even snacks.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (sliced or chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- Optional: chopped coriander or mint
- Optional: chili flakes or green chili
👩‍🍳 Method
1. Prep vegetables
- Wash and chop cucumber, tomatoes, and onion evenly.
- Slice onion thin for better texture.
2. Mix
- Combine all vegetables in a bowl.
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Toss & rest
- Mix gently so tomatoes don’t break too much.
- Let it sit 5–10 minutes so flavors blend.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With grilled chicken or kebabs
- Alongside rice and curry
- As a fresh side for sandwiches or wraps
đź’ˇ Tips
- Add lemon just before serving for best freshness
- Soak onions in cold water for 5 minutes if you want a milder taste
- Chill before serving for extra crispness
⚡ Quick 3-step version
- Chop vegetables
- Add salt + lemon
- Mix and serve
If you want, I can show you a desi chaat-style version, a Greek-style salad twist with feta, or a yogurt-based creamy cucumber salad.
