Arabic/Israeli Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Arabic/Israeli Salad
Description
The Arabic/Israeli Salad features a medley of fresh vegetables cut into small, even pieces for balanced texture and appearance. Parsley adds herbaceous brightness while the dressing, made of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and za'atar seasoning, brings citrusy tang and an earthy herbal note. The za'atar can be replaced by dried oregano or thyme to adjust flavor.
The feta cheese is folded in gently after the salad is tossed to keep the cubes intact, providing a creamy and mildly salty element that pairs well with the crisp vegetables. The salad is best eaten fresh but can be chilled briefly before serving. Tomatoes are added last if preparing ahead to prevent them from becoming watery.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 1/2 cups bell pepper diced, assorted colors
- 1 cup radish diced
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup feta cheese cubed
dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp za'atar substitute dried oregano, thyme, or both
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Add all the veggies and parsley to a large bowl. Note: try to cut the ingredients in small, even pieces. I use my Alligator Chopper to do it quickly.
- Toss with enough dressing to moisten the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Note: I will sometimes leave the feta cheese out and add it after tossing, to prevent it from being broken up.
- Gently add the feta and give one gentle toss.
- Taste and add more dressing, or seasonings, as you like. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until needed. Note: tomatoes do not fare well in the refrigerator, so if you are making the salad ahead, consider adding them right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1374IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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