Shanklish Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and tangy Shanklish Salad, a refreshing Middle Eastern-inspired dish that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. Featuring crumbled shanklish cheese—a rich and tangy fermented cheese—paired with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this salad strikes the perfect balance between earthy and zesty flavors. A drizzle of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice enhance the freshness, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is versatile enough to serve as a light side dish or a healthy appetizer, ideal for warm-weather gatherings or weeknight dinners. Bursting with texture, color, and Mediterranean flair, this shanklish salad is destined to become your go-to for quick and wholesome meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Shanklish cheese
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber (optional), then dice it into small cubes and add it to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and toss it into the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumber.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then stir them into the mixture.
Crumble the shanklish cheese into small pieces and scatter them evenly over the chopped vegetables.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad mixture.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper on top, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the shanklish and dressing are evenly distributed.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chilled for a more refreshing flavor. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3627 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1348 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*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.
