Middle Eastern Style Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Middle Eastern Style Salad is the perfect addition to your table, whether as a refreshing side dish or a light, standalone delight. Featuring crisp English cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and a delicate balance of finely chopped parsley and mint, this salad captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine in every bite. A zesty dressing of lemon juice and olive oil, accented with the tangy spice of sumac, ties it all together for a dish that is as wholesome as it is flavorful. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or a quick, healthy lunch. Vegan, gluten-free, and endlessly versatile, it’s a surefire way to add fresh flavor to your menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 cup, finely chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sumac (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the tomatoes into small cubes, discarding the seeds if desired, and add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumber and tomatoes.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely, making sure to remove any tough stems, and add the herbs to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the salad dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs in the mixing bowl, then toss everything together gently until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or sumac to your preference.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2497 mg | 53% | |
*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.
