Arabic Salad

Name: Arabic Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 Persian cucumbers, diced; 3 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A finely diced salad of crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and herbs tossed with lemon and olive oil. Perfect as a light, refreshing side dish.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 Persian cucumbers, diced
3 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 4 diced Persian cucumbers, 3 diced ripe tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint.
2

Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
3

Season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and toss gently until well mixed.
4

Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Arabic Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Arabic Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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