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Arabic Salad

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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Arabic Salad?

A finely diced salad of crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and herbs tossed with lemon and olive oil. Perfect as a light, refreshing side dish. This reference files it under Middle Eastern salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Arabic Salad?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 15 minutes.

Is Arabic Salad low-carb?

A serving of Arabic Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Arabic Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 120 calories, with 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 250 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Arabic Salad?

Water seeps out of the cucumber as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Arabic Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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