Easy Lebanese Salad

• doses: 4 servings
• tempo ativo: 15 minutes
• tempo total: 15 minutes

Ingredientes

3 medium tomatoes, diced {about 2 cups}

1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped

1/2 of an english cucumber, seeds removed, chopped

5 green onions, white and green parts chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 small onion chopped {about 1/2 cup}

Romaine lettuce, chopped

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup of lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried mint {more or less to taste, or 1 Tablespoons of chopped fresh mint}

1 teaspoon of your favorite spice {optional: try sumac or za'atar}

1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt {more to taste}

Black pepper to taste

Instruções

In a large bowl mix the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley and onion.

In a mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, mint, salt and pepper. Seal the mason jar and shake the dressing until combined {or use a small bowl and whisk the dressing}.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust mint, salt and pepper.

In the bowl with the salad add the romaine lettuce {optional} and toss to combine. Alternatively you can lay a bed of romaine in a bowl and add the Lebanese Salad on top.

Serve as a side dish alongside a meal or use as a main dish with grilled fish or salmon.