Chopped Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Lemon

It doesn't get easier than a cucumber and tomato summer salad! Fresh cucumber and juicy ripe tomatoes are all you need to really make this salad shine. Marinating cucumbers and tomatoes in vinegar with a touch of lemon zest infuses the dish with tangy citrus flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 english cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil