Description
A vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate arils, red onion, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
Herbs
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the halved cherry tomatoes, peeled and diced cucumber, pomegranate arils, finely diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Gently toss to mix the vegetables and herbs evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and ground pepper until well combined to create a balanced, tangy dressing.
- Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly so that the vegetables and herbs are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors or cover and refrigerate it for up to three days, allowing the flavors to meld further.
Notes
- For best texture, serve the salad fresh, although it can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon juice or olive oil to taste for a more tangy or oily dressing.
- Chilling the salad briefly before serving enhances the flavor infusion.
- If pomegranate arils are not available, you may substitute with dried cranberries or omit.
