Heart-Healthy Arabic Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Heart-Healthy Arabic Salad is a nourishing, guilt-free delight. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. A zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of garlic ties everything together, making it irresistibly tangy and satisfying. With just 20 minutes of preparation and no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal preps, or as a flavorful side dish to complement your main course. Low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and naturally gluten-free, this salad is a fantastic option for a heart-focused lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 small Bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the cucumber into small cubes and place in a large salad bowl.
Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, dice it, and add to the other ingredients.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
Crush the garlic clove and add it to the olive oil and lemon mixture.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*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.
