Tomatosaladarabicsalad Recipes

TOMATO SALAD WITH TAHINI SAUCE (MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE)

Steps:

• Wash and dice tomatoes. You can leave the skin on the cucumber if you prefer, it adds a little color and crunch. Dice the cucumber as well.
• Mix the tahini with garlic, lemon juice,salt, and pepper. You can add a little water to make a thick sauce.
• Add the tahini mix with the tomatoes and cucumbers and mix well.
• Pour olive oil over salad and garnish with dried mint.

MIDDLE EASTERN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt or as needed; allow to drain for about 15 minutes. Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

ARABIC SALAD

Steps:

• Dice cucumber and tomatoes.
• Place in bowl.
• Add parsley and onion.
• Just before serving, add the salt, lemon and olive oil and combine all ingredients.
• Serve in small bowls to accompany rice dishes.

SALADE ARABE TRADITIONNELLE (MOROCCAN TOMATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the pepper into strips about half an inch wide. Cut the strips crosswise into thin slices. There should be about 1/3 cup. If there is more than that, save the remaining for another use.
• Put the pepper in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Blend. Chill.

TOMATO SALAD (ARABIC SALAD)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together, and ready to serve, although is best when marinated for 30 Minutes.
• This healthy Salad is excellent with Lentils and Rice Dish (mujadarah) or by itself. See my Lentils rice dish (Mujadarah) recipe.