2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded

2 ripe red tomatoes, cored

1 shallot, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; more to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; more to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; more to taste

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Cut the cucumbers in half again lengthwise and then slice them crosswise 1/8 inch thick. Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Put the cucumbers, tomatoes, shallot, olive oil, vinegar, mint, cilantro, and parsley in a mixing bowl and toss briefly. Adjust the seasonings and serve.