The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe
Description
This Mediterranean Salad recipe features sliced Persian cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olives, halved artichoke hearts, and chopped parsley. The dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, salt, and pepper coats the ingredients lightly to enhance their natural flavors. The use of sumac adds a gentle tartness that complements the lemon juice and garlic.
The salad is mixed gently and chilled briefly before dressing to allow the flavors to meld and maintain the vegetables' crisp texture. It can be served immediately after adding the dressing, making it a convenient and fresh side dish.
This salad pairs well with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean main dishes such as Shish tawook, chicken, or beef kebabs, and also complements rice-based dishes like mujaddara or tomato rice.
Using marinated artichokes enriches the flavor, and pitted kalamata olives are recommended for ease of eating and taste balance.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber sliced, Persian
- 3 tomato chopped
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1 cup artichoke hearts halved
- 1 cup parsley chopped
Mediterranean Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 tsp sumac
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, artichoke hearts and parsley.
- Using two spoons, lightly mix the vegetables and put the bowl in the refrigerator.
- Make the Mediterranean salad dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon, sumac, garlic, salt and pepper in a mason jar or a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over salad and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinated artichokes add depth of flavor and work well in this salad.
- Pitted kalamata olives are preferred, but pitted or stuffed jarred green olives can be substituted.
- Serve this salad alongside Middle Eastern rice dishes or grilled meats for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2576IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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