Salata Baladi (Egyptian Chopped Salad)
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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 25 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Zahtevnost
- Lahko
- Na porcijo
- 38 kcal
Priprava
Sestavine
Sestavine
- 1 koscucumber, finely diced
- 2 kostomato, finely diced
- 0,5 kosgreen bell pepper, finely diced
- 0,5 kosred onion, finely diced
- 0,25 skodelicafresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 žlicafresh mint, finely chopped
dressing
- 3 žlicalemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0,5 žličkacumin, ground
- 0,5 žličkasalt
- 0,25 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
- 2 žlicawater
Oprema
Large mixing bowl · Small mixing bowl · Whisk · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Measuring spoons · Measuring cups · Plastic wrap or lid
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh produce: cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 7 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 3 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 5
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 7
Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the vibrant dressing.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 10 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
Na porcijo
Hranilne vrednosti
- Kalorije
- 38,4kcal
- Beljakovine
- 1,6g
- Ogljikovi hidrati
- 8,6g
- Maščobe
- 0,4g
- Vlaknine
- 2g
- Sladkorji
- 4,4g
Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.
Store leftover Salata Baladi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This salad is best enjoyed chilled and does not require reheating.