Tomato Cucumber Salad

Enjoy with Middle Eastern falafel or hummus and this simple sesame flatbread.

Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sliced Kalamata or California black olives, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Put all the vegetables in a bowl.
2. Add the olives, if using, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and feta cheese.
3. Stir lightly to combine. Serve immediately.