How to Make A Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Salads are always a popular side dish at any lunch or dinner. But why do the boring lettuce all the time? Spice things up with this Greek salad and you'll be a hit at any dinner party.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tomatos
• Cucumbers
• Limes
• Salt
• Feta Cheese
• A Large bowl
• Mixing Spoon
• Sharp Knife

1. Take two large ripe tomatos and rinse thoroughly. Cut the tops out, and then quarter the tomato. Once you have four quarters, cut each quarter in half so you've got eight pieces.

2. If you prefer your cucumbers peeled, then peel one large cucumber and cut off the ends. Slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch slices, and then cut each slice in half, for bite sized pieces.

3. Place the cut cucumbers and tomatos into a large bowl and gently toss with a spoon. Sprinkle salt over the top.

4. 

   Cut four limes in half, and squeeze the juice of the lime into the same bowl with the tomatos and cucumbers. You want a nice coating of the lime juice, so if you've got small limes or ones that don't produce much juice, use a couple more.

5. 

   Take the feta cheese and crumble it up over the bowl. This is a strong tasting cheese, so make sure the bits are crumbled into a fairly small size. You only want enough bits to sprinkle lightly over the top. With all the ingredients now in the bowl, use the spoon to lightly toss the salad together.

6. Place a layer of saran wrap over the top and refridgerate. Be sure to serve the salad within the next couple of hours or the lime juice will settle and cause the liquids from the tomatos and limes to gather in the bottom. You're sure to be a big hit at any party with this add on.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe serves four people, but you can double as needed for larger parties.
• Use cheesecloth over the lime when squeezing to prevent seeds and lime pulp from falling into the bowl.
• You can salt to taste once you've finished adding all the ingredients and have mixed the salad together.
• This salad does NOT stay fresh for very long. Do not make the salad unless you know you'll be using it within the next few hours.

[respectfully]

on 9/9/2009 CONGRADULATIONS ON FEATURED MEMBER OF THE DAY!
I love cucumbers. This is a fast and light salad. I was given a lime the other day,I didn't know what to use it with. Thanks. 5* recmnd

[goldiec]

on 4/10/2009 Thanks for the recipe. I love cucumber and tomato salad. 5*

[SeventhSibling]

on 7/24/2008 I love cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese mixed together. I like to add walnuts. Never thought about adding lime juice. Great recipe!!

[Ceile]

on 12/4/2007 This recipe sounds so very delicious! I'll try it...thanks!