Middle Eastern Salad with Za Atar Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Middle Eastern Salad with Za’atar Dressing is a vibrant masterpiece that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Packed with garden-fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this healthy dish is elevated by a tangy, earthy dressing featuring olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and the distinctive savory notes of za’atar seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is a perfect side dish or light meal. Serve it alongside warm pita bread or grilled meats for a true taste of the Middle East!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 cup Mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Za'atar seasoning
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh vegetables and herbs.
Chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1241 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2448 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.
