Baladi Salad

Name: Baladi Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 2 Persian cucumbers, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 cup ice-cold water

A crisp Egyptian garden salad featuring diced vegetables and fresh parsley tossed in a tangy cumin lemon dressing.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 plum tomatoes, diced
2 Persian cucumbers, diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 cup ice-cold water

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 cup ice-cold water.
2

Add 3 diced plum tomatoes, 2 diced Persian cucumbers, 1/2 finely diced red onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to the dressing.
3

Toss gently until well coated, then refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Baladi Salad?

A crisp Egyptian garden salad featuring diced vegetables and fresh parsley tossed in a tangy cumin lemon dressing. This reference files it under Egyptian salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How long does Baladi Salad take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 15 minutes.

Is Baladi Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Baladi 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 carbs are in Baladi Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 2 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Baladi Salad keep?

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

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