Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)

• 1 1/2 pounds (680g) ripe tomatoes (about 2 large slicing tomatoes, 4 vine tomatoes, or 2 to 3 pints of cherry tomatoes), cut into 1/4-inch dice (see note)
• 2 Persian cucumbers (about 12 ounces; 340g total), cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small yellow onion or 4 scallions, cut into 1/4-inch dice (see note)
• 1 fresh green chile, such as jalapeño or Anaheim (optional), stemmed, seeded, and finely minced
• 1/2 unwaxed lemon, ends trimmed and seeds discarded, and rind, pith, and flesh minced (optional)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 teaspoons crushed dried mint
• 3 scant tablespoons (40ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 scant tablespoons (40ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt

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