Zalata (Middle Eastern Salad)

Zalata (Middle Eastern Salad)

Zalata, meaning salad in Assyrian, is a Middle Eastern salad that is typically made with Persian cucumbers, white onion, and fresh herbs. The salad is served as an appetizer or a side dish.

Salad in a bowl
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium tomatoes, gently rubbed under running water, chopped
  • 3-5 Persian cucumbers OR 1 large cucumber, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
  • ½ onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, gently rubbed under running water, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, gently rubbed under running water, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, and salt (if desired).
  4. Pour lemon juice mixture over vegetables. Mix well.
  5. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1/2 cup):
  • Calories 15
  • Total Fat 0g
  • Saturated Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 4g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Total Sugars 2g, includes 0g Added Sugars
  • Protein 1g
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 2%
  • Iron 0%
  • Potassium 2%
Nutrition Software Used: 
ESHA Food Processor

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This recipe was created in collaboration with Community Crops and Yazidi Project