Side DishSalad

Salata Baladi (Egyptian Chopped Salad)

Name: Salata Baladi (Egyptian Chopped Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: egyptian, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 1 قطعة cucumber finely diced; 2 قطعة tomato finely diced; 0.5 قطعة green bell pepper finely diced; 0.5 قطعة red onion finely diced; 0.25 كوب fresh parsley finely chopped; 2 ملعقة كبيرة fresh mint finely chopped; 3 ملعقة كبيرة lemon juice freshly squeezed; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة cumin ground; 0.5 ملعقة صغيرة salt; 0.25 ملعقة صغيرة black pepper freshly ground; 2 ملعقة كبيرة water

Experience the vibrant flavors of Egypt with this refreshing Salata Baladi, a finely chopped salad bursting with crisp vegetables and aromatic fresh herbs. Dressed in a zesty lemon-cumin vinaigrette, this versatile side dish offers a delightful crunch and bright, tangy notes, perfect for complementing any meal.

وصفة أصلية من Forkin

الوقت الإجمالي: 25 د
عدد الحصص: 4
الصعوبة: سهلة
لكل حصة: 38 kcal

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تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

1 قطعةcucumber, finely diced
2 قطعةtomato, finely diced
0.5 قطعةgreen bell pepper, finely diced
0.5 قطعةred onion, finely diced
0.25 كوبfresh parsley, finely chopped
2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh mint, finely chopped

dressing

3 ملعقة كبيرةlemon juice, freshly squeezed
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةcumin, ground
0.5 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
0.25 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground
2 ملعقة كبيرةwater

الأدوات

Large mixing bowl · Small mixing bowl · Whisk · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Measuring spoons · Measuring cups · Plastic wrap or lid

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1
Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh produce: cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensuring vegetables are dry helps the dressing adhere better and prevents a watery salad.
2
Finely dice the cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces, approximately 1/4-inch in size.
حوالي 7 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Uniform dicing ensures every bite has a balanced mix of flavors and textures, characteristic of a true Salata Baladi.
3
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves.
حوالي 3 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a sharp chef's knife for clean cuts to avoid bruising the herbs, which can diminish their fresh flavor.
4
Combine the diced cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint in a large mixing bowl.
حوالي 1 د
5
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.
حوالي 2 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed; the tartness of lemons can vary, so you might need a touch more salt or a squeeze more lemon.
6
Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped vegetables and herbs in the large mixing bowl.
حوالي 1 د
7
Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the vibrant dressing.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a spatula or salad tongs to avoid crushing the delicate vegetables.
8
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes.
حوالي 10 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully and enhances the refreshing quality of the salad.
9
Serve the chilled Salata Baladi as a bright and flavorful side dish.
حوالي 1 د

لكل حصة

القيم الغذائية

74%التقييم

السعرات الحرارية: 38.4kcal
البروتين: 1.6g
الكربوهيدرات: 8.6g
الدهون: 0.4g
الألياف: 2g
السكر: 4.4g

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ملاحظة الطاهي:

Salata Baladi is a fantastic accompaniment to grilled meats like kofta or chicken shish tawook, or served alongside falafel and pita bread for a complete Middle Eastern meal. For a slightly different flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of dried sumac to the dressing. It's also excellent as a light lunch on its own or as part of a mezze platter.

الحفظ

Store leftover Salata Baladi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

إعادة التسخين

This salad is best enjoyed chilled and does not require reheating.