Arab Salad (Vegan)

serves 2-3

If you're looking for a great summer salad or something to accompany any arab or rice dish, arab salad is the way to go. I love making it with arroz con pollo or macluba (recipes that I'll post at a later date).

Arab Salad

• 1 large cucumber, diced finely
• 1 sweet onion, diced finely
• 3-4 tomatoes, diced finely
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1-2 lemons, squeezed
• 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 handful of parsley, minced
• salt to taste
• love

Dice the cucumber, then set in a large bowl and salt generously (I find that this really cures any bitterness the cucumber may have). Cut and add the onion, tomatoes, garlic and parsley.

Now add the lemon juice and olive oil and mix well, adding salt to taste. 

*Be careful though, its generally a good idea to let the ingredients sit for 10-15 minutes BEFORE adding salt so that the salt from the cucumbers settles into the juices and other vegetables. 

Serve with your favorite rice dish or as a compliment to any arab dish (particularly hummus!), and enjoy!

Cheers,

FY