Use a chef's knife and cutting board to thinly slice the red onion, then set aside.
1/4 small red onion
Wash the cucumber thoroughly, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons using the knife. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
1 large cucumber
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with cucumbers and sliced onion.
1 cup cherry tomatoes cherry tomatoes
Cut the lemon in half and extract the juice using a lemon juicer or reamer. Pour the juice over the vegetables in the bowl.
1 piece lemon
Drizzle olive oil over the mixture, then add salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.
1 tbsp olive oil, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
Transfer the finished salad to a serving platter or bowl. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, fresh textures.
