Salaad

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