Smashed Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Lime and Mint
Alex Lau
Tired of spinach in your smoothie? This recipe is the perfect way to eat something green in the morning.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
4 medium Persian cucumbers
2 pints cherry tomatoes
¼ cup fresh lime juice, divided
¼ cup olive oil, divided
Flaky sea salt
2 teaspoons crushed dried mint
Preparation
Step 1
Make a diagonal cut on 1 end of cucumber; discard piece. Roll cucumber a quarter turn toward you, then cut again on the diagonal about 1" from cut end (we call this a roll cut in culinary school) so piece has 2 angled ends. Repeat until cucumber is chopped, then do the same with remaining cucumbers. Gently smash tomatoes with a mug or small saucepan until flesh starts to break apart.
Step 2
Place tomatoes and cucumbers in 2 separate medium bowls. Divide lime juice and oil between bowls and toss to coat; season generously with salt. Transfer tomatoes and cucumbers to a small platter and top with mint.
