Arabic Salad | Video

When you need refreshing healthy summer sides, salads are sure to hit the spot. And it’s the fool proof way to add more seasonal produce to your diet. Plus, it’s the secret to spending less time in the kitchen and more time outdoors. Having a stash of beautifully vibrant veggies in your refrigerator all the time means that you can whip up a quick side dish from scratch without relying on pre-packed store bought salads. Moreover, a delicious salad takes just minutes to go from chopping board to the dinner table.

 

This classic Arabic salad that’s very similar to Indian kachumber (cucumber) salad features just a few vibrant veggies alongside oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Best of all, this game changing salad recipe only takes mere minutes to prepare. It’s the quickest, easiest way to make your meal more vibrant and delicious. And if you like your salad spicy, don’t hesitate to add some chopped green chilies or a light sprinkle of red pepper (chili) flakes.

Let’s make this super simple salad made with real ingredients. The first step – chopping up all the veggies. Cucumbers, tomatoes, spring onions (scallions) – the delicious collection of vibrant salad veggies. Well, you can also add some bell peppers (capsicum) if you like.

 

And then the herbs. The traditional herb used in this recipe is, obviously, parsley. Finely chopped up parsley gives it another layer of flavor. When it comes the dressing, the idea is to keep it light and simple with a generous splash of olive oil and plenty of lemon juice. And in this case, use only freshly squeezed lemon juice, bottled version is a big ‘no’ to create the most flavorful salad.

 

And finally, the quintessential salt and pepper. The one ingredient that you can add to it to level up the flavor is sumac. Just a light sprinkle and you are done. Again, sumac is totally optional. Trust me, every spoonful of this salad is totally refreshing and so good for you.

 

You can’t beat this simple Arabic salad – it’s so summery and delicious!