Arabic Salad Recipe

Name: Arabic Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 Persian cucumbers (chopped); 1 tomato (Large, chopped); 3 radish (small, chopped); ¼ cup parsley (chopped); ¼ red onion (finely chopped); 1 lemon (juiced); 2 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon dry mint (powder); ¼ teaspoon sumac powder; salt & pepper (to taste)

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This Arabic salad recipe is one of the easiest yet versatile salads in the Arab world and Middle East! Few ingredients are required, and it’s fresh and complements any dish!

Recipe Ingredients and Notes:

Here is what you will need for my version of the Arabic salad:

Cucumbers: Persian cucumbers (if available) are preferred for this salad; they are crispier than English cucumbers.
Tomatoes: Use large, meaty tomatoes. I believe they’re called Red Beefsteak Tomatoes, and I’ve used that tomato to make this salad.
Parsley: Use fresh chopped parsley. If it’s difficult to find fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but it won’t be the same as using fresh in this salad.
Red Onion: green onion can be used instead of red onion.
Radishes: use the small red radish.
Salad dressing: This is a classic Arabic salad dressing made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sumac, dry mint, salt, and pepper.

How to make the salad?

Chop all the vegetables and add them to a bowl.
Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Add the dressing to the salad and mix well.

There you go, the most straightforward salad in just 10 minutes.

Serving suggestion:

This salad can be served with any meal, whether meat or vegetable. It can also be served with rice dishes like Mujadara, simple Vermicelli rice, fava bean rice, or authentic Iraqi carrot rice.

Storing Leftovers:

Any leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator; however, it is best to be prepped and consumed fresh, as the veggies tend to get soggy if left with the dressing. You can store the salad and dressing separately for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

FAQ

What is Arabic Salad?

It’s a simple chopped salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and parsley—the classic, most common version. The dressing is also quite simple: you need olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
This salad is quite popular in Arab and Middle Eastern countries. You can make many versions and variations of it. You can add many vegetables, such as peppers, radishes, olives, or green leafy vegetables. Some prepare it with finely chopped veggies, and some like it chunky.

Is the Arabic salad recipe healthy?

Arabic salad is a healthy addition to your meals. It’s made with fresh vegetables packed with nutrients and has many health benefits.

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