Salata Arabieh (Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad)

Name: Salata Arabieh (Chopped Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 medium English or Persian cucumbers, finely diced; 4 medium ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced; 4 stalks green onions (scallions), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A crisp, refreshing Levantine salad of finely diced cucumber, ripe tomato, and fresh herbs dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. A staple alongside grilled meats, hummus, and mezze spreads.

15 minEasyServes 4115 cal/serving

Middle EasternSaladNo-CookVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 medium English or Persian cucumbers, finely diced
4 medium ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
4 stalks green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Combine 2 medium finely diced English or Persian cucumbers, 4 medium seeded, diced ripe Roma tomatoes, 4 stalks thinly sliced green onions (scallions), 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves in a large bowl.
2

Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust lemon or salt as needed.
4

Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or let stand up to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Questions

How long does Salata Arabieh (Chopped Cucumber Tomato 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 Salata Arabieh (Chopped Cucumber Tomato 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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