Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad

Name: Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 beefsteak tomatoes (seeds removed, diced); 1/2 of a large english cucumber {about 1 cup} (diced); 1-2 jalapeno (seeds removed, chopped); 1/4 of a large red onion (cut into thin slices); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 of a lemon juiced {more or less lemon juice depending on your tastes}; 1 teaspoon za'atar {optional}; Dash of salt and pepper

Persian Tomato Cucumber Salad is a fresh, light salad mixing tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, fresh mint and parsley and topped with an olive oil lemon dressing.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Makes4 servings
Calories194

Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad:

4 beefsteak tomatoes (seeds removed, diced)
1/2 of a large english cucumber {about 1 cup} (diced)
1-2 jalapeno (seeds removed, chopped)
1/4 of a large red onion (cut into thin slices)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 of a lemon juiced {more or less lemon juice depending on your tastes}
1 teaspoon za'atar {optional}
Dash of salt and pepper

Method

1
In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, english cucumber, jalapeño, red onion, parsley and fresh mint.
2
In a mason jar or salad dressing container mix together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar, salt and pepper.
3
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Notes

This is a great salad to add a variety of ingredients to. Try: grilled chicken, feta cheese, chickpeas, white beans and a variety of other vegetables like cooked eggplant, bell pepper and zucchini.

Per serving

Carbs16 g
Protein4 g
Fat14 g
Fiber5 g

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