Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad with Toasted Pita
This Middle Eastern version of a panzanella salad is full of fresh flavors from the fresh veggies and herbs and more. It's a perfect side dish for just about any meal.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 8 plum tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 3 green onions
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 pitas
Instructions
- Core tomatoes, and slice in half lengthwise. Slice again into quarters, then remove seeds. Slice into eighths, then large chop.
- Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to scrape out all seeds. Slice in half again lengthwise, then chop into bite size pieces.
- Add tomatoes and cucumber to a colander over a bowl and lightly salt. Shake gently to distribute, then let drain for 30 minutes.8 plum tomatoes, 2 cucumbers
- Mince garlic cloves, and add to a clean bowl. Chop parsley and mint leaves, and add them. Slice green onion thinly on the bias, then add that to the bowl.4 cloves garlic, 1 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 cup fresh mint, 3 green onions
- Place pitas on a grill or on racks in a 350 degree oven, and toast 5-7 minutes until crispy. Cut into large bite size pieces, and set aside to cool.
- Once veggies drain, shake the colander carefully again to remove as much liquid as possible. Add veggies to the bowl with garlic and herbs, then gently stir.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil, then stir again. Check for flavor, and add salt and pepper to taste.6 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
- Just before serving, add cooled pita pieces and stir again. This is best eaten within 2-3 hours of adding pita to avoid them getting too soggy.3 pitas
Notes
- This tastes delicious even without the pita, which would then make this naturally gluten free.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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