Simple Arabic Salad With Spicy Dressing Recipe

Name: Simple Arabic Salad With Spicy Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Arabic Salad; 1 large cucumber, peeled; 15 baby cherry tomatoes; 1 head sweet romaine lettuce; 3 spring onions, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped arugula; 10-15 almonds; Spicy Dressing; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons fruity olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon each: sweet paprika, ground sumac, superfine sugar, ground cumin, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves; 1 pinch each salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Arabic Salad
1 large cucumber, peeled
15 baby cherry tomatoes
1 head sweet romaine lettuce
3 spring onions, finely chopped
6 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped arugula
10-15 almonds
Spicy Dressing
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons fruity olive oil
1/2 teaspoon each: sweet paprika, ground sumac, superfine sugar, ground cumin, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves
1 pinch each salt and pepper

1
Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Leave to stand while you make the salad.
2
Cut the cucumber into four segments lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and discard them. Cut the flesh into small, neat chunks. Reserve on a plate. Halve the tomatoes, discard some of the seeds, and add to the cucumber. Tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces.
3
Put a layer of lettuce into your salad bowl, scatter in some spring onion, and sprinkle in some of the herbs. Add half the cucumber and tomato mixture. Repeat until everything is in the bowl.
4
Crush the almonds. I use a hammer over a dish towel, but the method is up to you. Give the dressing a stir, and scatter it over the salad. Toss. Garnish with the crushed almonds.
5
Variation: For a spring herb salad with goat cheese, omit the paprika, sumac, sugar, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fennel. Place half the amount of the olive oil, garlic, and lemon in a shallow bowl and mix. Top with 4 heaped tbsp of each chervil, flat-leaf pasley, chopped spring onions, and 2 tbsp each of lemon balm, chives, and dill fronds, all chopped. Scatter over 4 tbsp of crumbled goat's cheese. Toss at the last minute before serving.

1771

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Arabic Salad, 1 large cucumber, peeled, 15 baby cherry tomatoes, 1 head sweet romaine lettuce, and more.

Yes, Simple Arabic Salad With Spicy Dressing 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.

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Simple Arabic Salad With Spicy Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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