Best 4 Middle Eastern Style Salad Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with the delightful flavors of the Middle East by creating a mouthwatering salad packed with vibrant ingredients. From the zesty tang of lemon and sumac to the earthy warmth of cumin and coriander, Middle Eastern salads burst with a harmony of flavors that will transport you to the bustling souks of the region. With an abundance of fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and fragrant spices, these salads are not just a side dish but a celebration of culinary artistry. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for a Middle Eastern-style salad that will leave you craving for more.

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MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE BLACK BEAN SALAD

Middle Eastern Style Black Bean Salad image

Very good for a nice lunch. I like to make the day before and have it the next day, so all the flavors have "melded" together. Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by basia1

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cooked drained black beans (approx. 1 cup dried)
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small green pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Mix all salad ingredients together, place to the side while making the dressing.
To make dressing, mix lemon juice with cumin, salt and pepper.
Beat in olive oil.
Fold into reserved salad.
Chill several hours to enhance flavor.

MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE PASTA AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Middle Eastern Style Pasta and Chickpea Salad image

I like pasta and I like chickpeas. I combined them to make this tasty salad.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 oz shaped pasta such as shells or elbows, cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained
1 can(s) (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (you can use halved cherry tomatoes instead)
1-2 ribs of celery, thin sliced
1 c quartered black olives and/or kalamata
3 green onions, sliced
crumbled feta cheese, if desired
DRESSING
1/3 c olive oil
3-4 Tbsp lemon juice - start with 3 tablespoons
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1-2 Tbsp sugar, to taste, or omit if you like a tangy dressing
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Place in a large bowl.
2. Rinse and drain chickpeas and add to pasta in bowl.
3. Add tomatoes, celery, olives and green onion to pasta.
4. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients. Place lid on jar and shake well.
5. Pour over pasta mixture and gently toss until coated. Let stand about 30 minutes or so.
6. Garnish with crumbled feta just before serving, if desired.

MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE POTATO SALAD

Middle Eastern Style Potato Salad image

Yum! This is not your average potato salad recipe. It's light and tart. The optional Feta cheese (which I highly recommend using) adds a bit of creaminess to the potato salad. This potato salad recipe is great for picnics this summer because you won't have to worry about it spoiling.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories Potato Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 medium red potatoes, large dice
1/4 c parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp green onions, sliced
1/2 c pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half
1/3 c olive oil
3-4 Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
crumbled Feta cheese, if desired

Steps:

1. Cook potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain well. Place in large bowl and cool slightly.
2. While potatoes are cooling, mix together olive oil, lemon juice (start with 3 tbsp), parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Add a little over half the dressing to the potatoes and mix well.
4. Mix in kalamata olives and green onion. Check seasoning. Add a little more dressing if needed. (Serve at room temp or if you prefer, chilled.) Just before serving sprinkle with Feta cheese, if desired.

MIDDLE-EASTERN-STYLE SALAD

Middle-Eastern-Style Salad image

There are many variations of this salad. If you can't find Cos lettuce, also called romaine by the Zaar software, try baby gems or some mixed lettuces. You can make this up to 3 hours before serving.

Provided by Zurie

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large romaine lettuce
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes or 1/2 lb plum tomato
1 cucumber (the long English ones)
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup garden mint
6 spring onions
12 radishes
3 pita breads
5 fluid ounces extra virgin olive oil
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 lemon, juice of (about 3 1/2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons mild mustard

Steps:

Preheat your grill to its highest setting.
Grill the pitta breads lightly on both sides, until they are crisp. Keep a watch! You don't want black bread! Cool.
Slice the lettuce (your choice, but don't use really soft lettuce such as butter lettuce).
Halve the small tomatoes.
Cut the cucumber into thick rounds, and cut the rounds into 4 cubes each.
Chop the parsley and measure roughly. If Zaar allowed it, I'd have said "just chop enough for a handful".
Ditto, the mint.
Quarter the radishes and slice the spring onions, green and white parts included.
Place all the prepared vegetables in a bowl.
Cut the pita breads into bite-sized pieces, and add.
Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing until well mixed.
If you wish, season the salad ingredients with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the dressing over the salad and toss well. Leave, covered, in the fridge, or serve.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a Middle Eastern-style salad, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.
Make sure to dress your salad with a flavorful dressing. This will help to bring all of the flavors together.
Serve your salad immediately. This is when it will be at its freshest and most flavorful.

Conclusion:

Middle Eastern-style salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh vegetables. They are also a great way to add some variety to your meals. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a Middle Eastern-style salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.