Easy Arabic Salad سلطة
Arabic salad سلطة is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh flavors made up of a variety of crisp greens, colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing. It's a versatile side dish that can be customized to your taste.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 47kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ medium iceberg lettuce sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 2 medium cucumbers diced
- ½ small red onion diced
- ¼ cup Parsley leaves sliced
Arabic salad dressing
- ½ teaspoon dried mint or 2 tablespoons sliced mint leaves
- ½ medium lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin, see notes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and parsley.¼ medium iceberg lettuce, 2 medium tomatoes, 2 medium cucumbers, ½ small red onion, ¼ cup Parsley leaves
- In a small bowl, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve cold.½ teaspoon dried mint, ½ medium lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
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Notes
Yield 4-6 servings.
I have reduced the amount of olive oil to one spoon, you can use more if desired.
Romaine lettuce can be used in place of iceberg lettuce
Mint can be added to taste.
This is a common salad typically served at lunch or dinner time with foods such as mujadara hamra, or Lebanese vegetarian kibbeh or vegan Lebanese rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg