Description
This fresh, herbaceous salad is bright with lime and a sprinkle of sumac. Perfect for your next backyard cookout or fish Friday.
Ingredients
Scale
1 large English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, quartered and sliced thin
1/3 cup fresh mint, diced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sumac, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by washing and dicing the cucumber, quartering the fresh tomatoes and slicing the onion. Dice the fresh mint and parsley, add to the veggies in a large bowl.
- Combine the fresh squeezed lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pour the dressing over the diced vegetables and herbs. Toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sumac and additional herbs, if using. Serve with falafel pitas, Middle Eastern yellow rice and shawarma sauce.
Notes
Substitute lemon juice, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar for lime juice, if needed.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Brunch, Salads, Sides
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern