Ingredients

4 English cucumbers, quartered, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup juice (from 2 lemons)

1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil; season with salt and pepper.