Description
A refreshing and vibrant Lebanese Tomato Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing. This simple yet flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to mix.
- Rest: Allow the flavors to meld for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad complements grilled meats, falafel, or pita bread.
- For variety, consider adding cucumbers or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
