Authentic Middle Eastern Salad
A crisp, refreshing Middle Eastern salad made with cucumber, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing — ready in 10 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small head of romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers (sliced)
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- ½ small yellow or red onion (sliced)
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sumac (optional)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Chop lettuce, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint, and onion and place in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried mint, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or chill briefly for even better flavor.
Notes
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- Because this is such a simple salad, using fresh ingredients is key!
- Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors!
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- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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- If making ahead of time, keep the dressing separate until you're ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 309mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g
