Middle Eastern Salad with Za Atar Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Middle Eastern Salad with Za’atar Dressing is a vibrant masterpiece that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Packed with garden-fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this healthy dish is elevated by a tangy, earthy dressing featuring olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and the distinctive savory notes of za’atar seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is a perfect side dish or light meal. Serve it alongside warm pita bread or grilled meats for a true taste of the Middle East!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 cup Mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Za'atar seasoning
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all fresh vegetables and herbs.
Step 2
Chop the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
Step 4
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the bowl.
Step 5
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 8
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1100.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 771.8 |
| Total Fat 59.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1241.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.7g | |
| Protein 13.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 520.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2448.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories