Tomato, Cucumber and Sweet Onion Salad with Cumin Salt

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 pound cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. In a skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderately high heat until fragrant, 30 seconds; transfer to a mortar and let cool. Add the salt and grind to a coarse powder.
2. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the cumin salt over the salad and toss. Serve the salad on a platter.