Arabic Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, Arabic Salad is the perfect addition to your table for a healthy, vibrant side dish. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and aromatic red onions, this Middle Eastern-inspired salad is elevated with fresh parsley and mint for a herbaceous touch. A zesty dressing of lemon juice and olive oil ties everything together, offering a tangy kick alongside a subtle richness. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is ideal for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as a companion to grilled meats and flatbreads. Whether you’re seeking a nutritious option or simply a flavorful experience, this Arabic Salad delivers on all fronts. Perfect for a vegetarian and gluten-free diet, it’s a must-try for fans of wholesome, Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 3 medium tomato
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry.
Peel the cucumber if desired and chop into small cubes. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the tomatoes into similarly sized cubes as the cucumber and add them to the bowl.
Peel the red onion and finely chop it, adding it to the mixing bowl.
Remove the core and seeds from the green bell pepper and chop it into small pieces. Add to the bowl.
Chop the parsley and mint leaves finely, then add them to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the ingredients are well coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or mint if desired.
Serve immediately as a fresh accompaniment to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 502 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
