Adapted from https://amwhatieat.com/salata-baladi-egyptian-salad/

1. Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.

2. Juice the lemon. Toss the vegetables with lemon juice and olive oil. No need to make your dressing separately, just add to the salad directly.

3. Season with salt and pepper, tasting as you go. This salad benefits from a good amount of salt, as it brings out the bright, acidic lemon flavour.

4. Add additional spices, if desired. Cumin is commonly used, as are sumac and chile peppers such as Aleppo pepper for a mild fruity heat, or cayenne for a spicier salad. I usually only add one or two spices, so as to not muddle the fresh flavour of the salad.