Shanklish Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Lebanon with this refreshing Shanklish Salad. Tangy, aged shanklish cheese is crumbled and tossed with juicy tomatoes, pungent red onion, and fresh parsley, all brought together by a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This simple yet elegant salad is a delightful appetizer or light meal, perfect for a warm day.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 15 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
- Per porsjon
- 316 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten og melk. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
- 200 gshanklish cheese, crumbled
- 2 stk.tomato, diced
- 0,5 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 0,5 koppfresh parsley, chopped
- 2 ssextra virgin olive oil
- 2 stk.pita bread, for serving
Utstyr
Mixing bowl · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Measuring spoons
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Prepare the shanklish cheese by crumbling it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: If the shanklish is very firm, you can grate it for a finer texture, or gently mash it with a fork.
- 2
Dice the tomatoes into small, uniform pieces.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: For best results, use ripe, firm tomatoes like Roma or beefsteak. Remove the watery core to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- 3
Finely chop the yellow onion.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: For a milder onion flavor, soak the chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly before adding to the salad.
- 4
Chop the fresh parsley, ensuring it is thoroughly dried after washing to prevent diluting the dressing.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Use flat-leaf parsley for its robust flavor and tender leaves.
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes, finely chopped yellow onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the crumbled shanklish cheese.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Ensure all vegetables are roughly the same size for a harmonious texture in each bite.
- 6
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil generously over the ingredients in the bowl.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Use a high-quality, fruity extra virgin olive oil as it is a prominent flavor in this simple dressing.
- 7
Gently toss all ingredients together until they are well combined and the olive oil evenly coats everything.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Mix with a light hand to avoid mashing the shanklish cheese too much, preserving its crumbly texture.
- 8
Serve the Shanklish Salad immediately with fresh pita bread.
Kokkens tips: Warm the pita bread slightly before serving for a softer texture and enhanced aroma.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 315,8kcal
- Protein
- 14,1g
- Karbohydrater
- 21,1g
- Fett
- 18,9g
- Fiber
- 2,2g
- Sukker
- 4,7g
Beregnet ut fra ingrediensmengdene i oppskriften. Verdiene kan variere med merkevarer og erstatninger.
Hold den god
This vibrant salad pairs wonderfully with other meze dishes like hummus, baba ghanoush, or tabbouleh for a complete Lebanese spread. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of dried mint or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It also makes a fantastic light lunch on its own, especially during warmer months.
Store leftover Shanklish Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is best consumed within 1-2 days.
This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature and does not require reheating.