Algerian Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Algerian Salad is a vibrant celebration of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty red onion, this salad comes alive with the aromatic touch of fresh parsley and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. A hint of ground cumin adds an optional yet delightful depth of flavor that makes this dish truly unique. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, it’s the perfect quick and healthy side dish or light appetizer for any meal. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing treat, and let the vivid colors and bold flavors transport you straight to the North African coast!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the other diced vegetables.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin (if using) to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss everything gently with a spoon or tongs to combine and coat evenly.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving for a cooler, more refreshing salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1138.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	580.0

Total Fat 44.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1217.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 143.2mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 2087.5mg	0%

*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: 64.0%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 30.4%