Easy Lebanese Salad

Name: Easy Lebanese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes (diced {about 2 cups}); 1 green bell pepper (seeds removed, chopped); 1/2 English cucumber (seeds removed, chopped); 5 green onions (white and green parts chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1 small onion (chopped); Romaine lettuce (chopped); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {I like to use sumac or za'atar}; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ({more to taste}); Black pepper (to taste)

Easy Lebanese Salad, also known as Lebanese Salata, is a salad mixing chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, green onion and parsley topped with a lemony-mint dressing. This is light and the prefect addition to any meal or add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a meal itself.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Makes4 servings
Calories171

Ingredients

4 servings

3 medium tomatoes (diced {about 2 cups})
1 green bell pepper (seeds removed, chopped)
1/2 English cucumber (seeds removed, chopped)
5 green onions (white and green parts chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 small onion (chopped)
Romaine lettuce (chopped)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {I like to use sumac or za'atar}
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ({more to taste})
Black pepper (to taste)

Method

1
In a large bowl mix the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley and onion.
2
In a mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, mint, salt and pepper. Seal the mason jar and shake the dressing until combined {or use a small bowl and whisk the dressing}.
3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust mint, salt and pepper.
4
In the bowl with the salad add the romaine lettuce {optional} and toss to combine. Alternatively you can lay a bed of romaine in a bowl and add the Lebanese Salad on top.
5
Serve as a side dish alongside a meal or use as a main dish with grilled fish or salmon.

Notes

Store leftover Lebanese salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If possible, store the dressing separately and add it right before serving to keep the vegetables crisp. If the salad is already dressed, it will still keep for up to 2 days but the tomatoes and cucumbers will release liquid and soften over time. Give it a quick toss before serving and add a little extra lemon juice or olive oil to freshen it up The dressing on its own keeps well for up to 5 days in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. The olive oil may solidify when chilled, just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and shake well before using. To add more flavor, stir 1 teaspoon of sumac or za'atar into the dressing. Both are worth keeping in your pantry if you cook Mediterranean food regularly. This salad works as a side dish or a light main. Add grilled chicken, salmon, falafel, or chickpeas to make it a full meal.