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Moroccan Cucumber & Tomato Salad

This is a tasty traditional Moroccan everyday salad, found in almost every household rich and poor. It's cool, refreshing and healthy, served as a side dish with any savoury meal, it's even great just by itself with some bread and tea ;)
Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 small Moroccan cucumbers
  • 3 fresh tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 tbsp Moroccan vinegar to taste
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove grated optional

Instructions

  • Wash and take off the ends of the cucumbers before dicing small. Spread with some salt and leave to the side for about 30-40mins then drain from all the access water
  • Wash and dice the tomatoes in the same way.
  • Peel, wash and thinly dice the red onion and garlic if you choose to use it.
  • Then place in a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients before giving it a good mix.
  • Transfer into a serving dish and garnish as you please.
  • Best served cold ;)
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: appetizer, cucumber, onion, tomato