Here’s a fresh, classic Arab Salad—light, crunchy, and tangy, perfect as a side or part of a Mediterranean meal.
🥗 Arab Salad (Salatat Arabiyya)
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (optional)
- 1–2 green chili peppers, finely chopped (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp sumac for tanginess
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables
- Dice tomatoes and cucumber into small, uniform pieces.
- Chop onion, parsley, and mint finely.
- Combine ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix all vegetables and herbs.
- Dress the salad
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional sumac.
- Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve
- Serve fresh and chilled as a side with grilled meats, falafel, or pita bread.
🔥 Tips
- Use firm, fresh vegetables for a crisp texture.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
- Add bell peppers, radishes, or olives for extra flavor.
- For a traditional touch, sumac adds a tangy, citrusy flavor typical in Middle Eastern cuisine.
If you want, I can give a restaurant-style Arab Salad recipe with the perfect balance of crispness, tanginess, and a light dressing that makes it taste authentic.
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