Tomato, cucumber and red onion salad

Tomato, cucumber and onion make a crispy salad. Photo / Janna Dixon

This is a crispy sharp salad that sits well with barbecued meats.

1 Peel the cucumber and red onion and slice finely.

2 Slice ripe tomatoes crossways and layer the three ingredients onto a platter.

3 Splash over a moderate amount of cider vinegar, season with salt and pepper and leave to macerate an hour before serving.

If available, fresh oregano or marjoram sprigs make a nice garnish and flavour contribution.