makes 4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Salata is a very popular side dish in Afghan cuisine, a frequent accompaniment during lunch and dinner. The ingredients are usually only cucumbers and tomatoes that have been uniformly diced as much as possible, dressed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, then seasoned with salt and either mint, parsley, or cilantro.
Today you will even find recipes where the most common ingredients include onions, and sometimes even bell peppers and lettuce.
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 English cucumber, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
3 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
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