Salata Baladi (سلطة بلدي)

Salata Baladi is a traditional Egyptian salad that offers a delightful blend of fresh flavors and contrasting textures. With crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and tangy onions, this vibrant dish is elevated by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s an excellent side dish or light meal, easy to prepare and rich in wholesome ingredients. This refreshing salad can complement a variety of main courses or serve as a healthy snack, enticing your taste buds with its lively taste of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 whole red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
4. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad before serving.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 min before serving.

Keywords: Healthy, Vegetable, Fresh, Salad, Egyptian

Spice Rack: Salt, Black Pepper

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