Egyptian Salad

Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Egyptian Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint, all tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. With a hint of earthiness from ground cumin and a subtle kick of optional green chili, this salad embodies the simplicity and bold flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, warm flatbreads, or as a refreshing side to any meal. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this versatile salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 small Optional: Green chili pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the fresh vegetables, parsley, and mint leaves.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Core and dice the tomatoes into similar-sized pieces as the cucumber.

Step 4

Peel the red onion, then finely chop it to create small pieces.

Step 5

Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, discarding any large stems.

Step 6

If using, finely chop the green chili pepper and remove the seeds for a milder flavor.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, and optional green chili pepper.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	570.1 grams (570.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	471

Total Fat 29.90g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3577mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 50.00g	18%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 30.40g
Protein 9.10g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 334mg	26%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1408mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 39.6%