Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Here is the complete recipe for Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

1. 3-4 Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces


2. 2 preserved lemons


3. 3 spring onion, finely sliced


4. 2 tablespoons capers

For the marinade

1. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


2. 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley


3. 1 fat garlic clove, minced


4. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


5. ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt


6. ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To garnish

1. Handful of basil leaves, shredded

METHODS

1. Remove the flesh from the preserved lemons and finely slice the skin.


2. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk well together.


3. Add the tomatoes and cucumbers and let stand for at least 15 minutes (and up to 2 hours) for the flavours to intensify.


4. When ready to serve, add the preserved lemons, spring onions and capers to the bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.


5. Spoon the salad and any remaining marinade into bowls and garnish with the shredded basil. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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