Arabic Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Arabic Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole pitas (or 2 matzohs); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon za'atar, or to taste; 2 tomatoes; 1 green bell pepper; 1 cucumber; 1/2 medium onion; 2 scallions, chopped (white and green parts); 1 cup watercress or any wild greens; 1 handful (about 1/4 cup) coarsely chopped fresh mint; 1 handful (about 1/4 cup) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

Servings: persons

2 whole pitas (or 2 matzohs)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon za'atar, or to taste
2 tomatoes
1 green bell pepper
1 cucumber
1/2 medium onion
2 scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
1 cup watercress or any wild greens
1 handful (about 1/4 cup) coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 handful (about 1/4 cup) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Brush the pita breads with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the zaatar.
3
Bake on a cookie sheet for about 5 minutes or until crisp but not browned.
4
(If you are using matzoh, follow these directions but toast in a 200-degree oven.)
5
Dice the tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, and onion into 1-Inch chunks and put them into a salad bowl.
6
Add the scallions, watercress, mint, and cilantro or parsley and toss together.
7
Put the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
8
Whisk in the remaining olive oil.
9
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining zaatar: Break up the pita and toss gently with the vegetables.
10
Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole pitas (or 2 matzohs), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon za'atar, or to taste, 2 tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Arabic Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Arabic Caesar Salad

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