Arabic salad
Arabic salad is more than a simple side dish. It captures the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. It offers a perfect mix of texture and taste. This salad is loved in Middle Eastern kitchens worldwide.
Equipment
- Sharp chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- Salad servers or tongs
Ingredients
- 3 ripe tomatoes diced
- 1 cucumber finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 pita bread rounds for fattoush
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly
- Dice tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper into small, uniform pieces
- Slice red onion and chop parsley
- Create pita croutons by cutting pita bread into small cubes
- Toast pita croutons in a skillet with olive oil until golden and crispy
- Mix vegetables in a large bowl
- Add toasted pita croutons for a traditional fattoush twist
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice
- Season with salt and pepper
- Toss gently and serve immediately