Side DishSalad

Salata Baladi (Egyptian Chopped Salad)

Name: Salata Baladi (Egyptian Chopped Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: egyptian, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 1 u cucumber finely diced; 2 u tomato finely diced; 0,5 u green bell pepper finely diced; 0,5 u red onion finely diced; 0,25 tassa fresh parsley finely chopped; 2 cs fresh mint finely chopped; 3 cs lemon juice freshly squeezed; 0,5 ct cumin ground; 0,5 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground; 2 cs 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.

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Temps total: 25 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 38 kcal

VeganaVegetarianaSense gluten

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

1 ucucumber, finely diced
2 utomato, finely diced
0,5 ugreen bell pepper, finely diced
0,5 ured onion, finely diced
0,25 tassafresh parsley, finely chopped
2 csfresh mint, finely chopped

dressing

3 cslemon juice, freshly squeezed
0,5 ctcumin, ground
0,5 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
2 cswater

Estris

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

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh produce: cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 min
5
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 min
7
Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the vibrant dressing.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 1 min

Per ració

Nutrició

74%Puntuació

Calories: 38,4kcal
Proteïnes: 1,6g
Hidrats de carboni: 8,6g
Greixos: 0,4g
Fibra: 2g
Sucre: 4,4g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Nota de cuina:

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.

Com conservar-ho

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

Com reescalfar-ho

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