Shlada Khadra (Mixed Green Salad)

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خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Thoroughly wash and dry the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, parsley, and mint.

   حوالي 3 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Drying your greens and vegetables completely is crucial to prevent a watery dressing and ensure it adheres properly, enhancing flavor.

2. 2

   Finely chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer it to a large salad bowl.

   حوالي 2 د

3. 3

   Dice the cucumber and tomatoes into uniform, small pieces.

   حوالي 2 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: For a less watery salad, you can deseed the tomatoes before dicing.

4. 4

   Thinly slice the red onion and radishes.

   حوالي 2 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a mandoline for ultra-thin, consistent slices of red onion and radish, which improves texture and distributes flavor evenly.

5. 5

   Add the diced cucumber, tomatoes, sliced red onion, and radishes to the large salad bowl with the lettuce.

   حوالي 1 د

6. 6

   Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.

   حوالي 2 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: For the freshest flavor, chop herbs just before adding them to the salad.

7. 7

   Add the chopped parsley and mint to the vegetables in the salad bowl.

   حوالي 1 د

8. 8

   In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Always use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; bottled juice often has a duller taste.

9. 9

   Whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously until well emulsified and thoroughly combined.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Taste the dressing at this stage and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference before adding it to the salad.

10. 10

    Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the vegetables and herbs in the large salad bowl.

    حوالي 1 د

11. 11

    Gently toss the salad using salad servers or clean hands until all ingredients are uniformly coated with the dressing.

    حوالي 2 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Toss the salad just before serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.

12. 12

    Serve the Shlada Khadra immediately as a refreshing side dish.