Ingredients

  • 1 cup (5 ounces) peeled cucumbers cut into 1/3-inch dice
  • 7 large cherry tomatoes, quartered (or use 12 smaller tomatoes and just halve them)
  • 1 good-sized shallot, peeled and cut into fine slivers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground roasted cumin seeds (see page 284)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice

Method

  • Mix the cucumbers, tomatoes, and shallots together in a bowl.
  • Just before serving add the salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, and lemon juice.
  • Toss to mix.