Dairy-Free Arabic Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Dairy-Free Arabic Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to any meal. This simple yet vibrant dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, zesty red onion, and sweet bell pepper with a medley of finely chopped parsley and mint leaves for a refreshing herbal kick. The salad comes to life with a tangy dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of sumac, giving it an authentic Middle Eastern touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed, vegan-friendly side dish is perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a healthy complement to grilled dishes. Whether you enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, its bold flavors are guaranteed to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1 bunch parsley
- 0.5 bunch mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sumac
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt.
Peel the cucumbers if desired, and then dice them into small, bite-sized pieces, and add to a large salad bowl.
Core and dice the tomatoes into similar-sized pieces as the cucumber, and add them to the same bowl.
Peel the red onion, then finely dice it and add it to the vegetable mixture.
Dice the bell pepper into small cubes and combine it with the rest of the diced vegetables in the bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding any thick stems, and add them to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and sumac to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently but thoroughly, ensuring all vegetables are coated in the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2389 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2447 mg | 52% | |
*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.
