Vegan Arabic Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Vegan Arabic Salad is a vibrant side dish or light meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad is elevated by the bold, aromatic notes of fresh parsley and mint. A simple, zesty dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of optional sumac ties it all together. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy, gluten-free recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a refreshing addition to your summer table. Serve it with warm pita or enjoy it on its own for a nutritious, plant-based delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium, diced Cucumber
- 3 medium, diced Tomato
- 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
- 5 thinly sliced Radishes
- 4 sliced Green onion
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon, optional Sumac
Instructions
Start by preparing all the vegetables. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes into small, even pieces. Deseed and dice the red bell pepper. Thinly slice the radishes and slice the green onions.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely and set them aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, sliced radishes, and green onions.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and sumac if using. This will be the salad dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve the Vegan Arabic Salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main meal. It pairs well with pita bread or can be enjoyed on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6042 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2305 mg | 49% | |
*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.
