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Best Middle Eastern Chopped Salad
Perfect as a light meal or a vibrant side dish, this 10-minute Middle Eastern chopped salad bursts with fresh, bold flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 89 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1½ teaspoons sumac
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
- 2 roma tomatoes chopped
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, dried mint, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the dressing is well-blended.
- Allow the dressing to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper and parsley to the dressing.
- Toss the vegetables with the dressing and make sure all is well combined.
- Let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Gather Fresh Ingredients: Ensure all vegetables and herbs are fresh and ripe. This salad relies heavily on the quality of its ingredients for flavor and texture.
- Properly Wash and Dry Vegetables: Rinse all vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or residues. Pat them dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner. This step is crucial to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Nutrition Information
Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.