Best 8 Tomato And Cucumber Salad With Pita Bread And Zaatar Recipes

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In this comprehensive article, we present an exploration of the delectable tomato and cucumber salad with pita bread and zaatar. This refreshing and flavorful dish is a testament to the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine and is loved for its delightful interplay of textures and freshness. Dive into the culinary journey as we guide you through the selection of the finest ingredients, step-by-step instructions for preparing the salad and the pita bread, and insightful tips for enhancing the overall experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this article will inspire you to create this mouthwatering salad that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PITA BREAD AND ZA'ATAR



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Lemon     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tomatoes, chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Accompaniments: warm pita bread, olive oil, and Za'atar

Steps:

  • Stir together tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze lemon juice over salad and stir. Drizzle oil over salad and stir.

TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 to 3 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, dill and some salt and pepper in a bowl and toss well. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving, or up to overnight.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND PITA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Vegetable     Bake     Ramadan     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For marinated olives
1 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives (5 oz), halved lengthwise and pitted
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
2 (2- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
For pita toasts
4 (6-inch) pita loaves with pockets, split horizontally
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons za'atar
For salad
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 hearts of romaine (1 1/2 lb), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
1 pt grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 lb feta, coarsely crumbled (2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons za'atar

Steps:

  • Marinate olives:
  • Stir together all olive ingredients in an airtight container and marinate olives, chilled, at least 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Make pita toasts:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brush rough sides of pita halves with oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Cut each round into 8 wedges, then halve each wedge diagonally. Arrange triangles, oiled sides up, on 2 baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until crisp and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Add lemon juice to marinated olives, then close container and shake vigorously. Divide olive mixture between 2 large salad bowls. Divide romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and pita toasts between bowls, then sprinkle with za'atar and toss.

CUCUMBER YOGURT ZA'ATAR SALAD (HOW I LIKE IT )



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Make and share this Cucumber Yogurt Za'atar Salad (How I Like It ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories     Egyptian

Time 15m

Yield 1 salad, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups yogurt (can be nonfat or lowfat)
2 whole English seedless cucumbers
2 garlic cloves, pressed
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup of fresh mint
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 lemon, zest of
1 dash paprika
1/2 teaspoon za'atar spice mix
1 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Crush the garlic and and salt together to a paste. Stir the yogurt into the garlic paste.Add lemon juice and the cucumbers, pepper, mint, and parsley. Toss to mix. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the amount of Za'atar you like on top and the paprika.
  • Tear off pieces of the pita bread and use them to scoop up salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 131.9, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 20.1, Protein 12.3

PITA BREAD SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER (FATTOUSH) RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by jtoro_318

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8-inch) pita breads
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced to paste
1 pound tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 cup arugula, chopped coarse
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
4 scallions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Using kitchen shears, cut around perimeter of each pita and separate into 2 thin rounds. Cut each round in half. Place pitas, smooth side down, on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet. Brush 3 tablespoons oil over surface of pitas. (Pitas do not need to be uniformly coated. Oil will spread during baking.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake until pitas are crisp and pale golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Cooled pitas can be stored in zipper-lock bag for 24 hours.) 2. While pitas toast, whisk lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. 3. Place tomatoes, cucumber, arugula, cilantro, mint, and scallions in large bowl. Break pitas into 1/2-inch pieces and place in bowl with vegetables. Add lemon-garlic mixture and remaining 1/4 cup oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

ZA'ATAR MARINATED TOMATO SALAD



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Pieces of Tomato soaked in vinegar and olive oil. Roma tomatoes are firm but I use whatever tomatoes I have on hand. After we eat out the ingredients I just add more tomatoes to the left over dressing. It stays good for wile like this and can save time during Ramadan or busy weeks. Don't use a watery balsamic for this.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories     Egyptian

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 roma tomatoes, cut into fours (or any other tomato you like, try some grape tomatoes cut in half or cherry tomatoes or a nice green)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 ounce parsley, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix (green)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup feta, cubed

Steps:

  • *The feta and the zaatar have their own salt so add salt at the end for your own taste.
  • Chop tomatoes in fours.
  • Chop parsley.
  • Crumble up the feta.
  • Put olive oil, vinegar, spices, parsley,garlic in blender and blend on high speed to creat an emulsion and mix the flavors together.
  • In a large bowl pour the emulsion and then add the chopped tomatoes and feta.
  • Mix well to incorporate.
  • Pour everything into a small Tupperware container with lid.
  • Chill in the fridge to meld the flavors 2-24 hours.
  • Serve with pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637, Fat 62.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 441.6, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.7, Protein 7.2

ISRAELI TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley combine with a drizzled dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and mint leaves.

Provided by mimitomany

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 English cucumbers, diced
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
½ purple onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, and mint together in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 972.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD



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A simple, refreshing salad that accompanies any type of food.

Provided by Sowmya

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in a salad bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes and cucumbers. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
  • Use fresh herbs, if possible. Fresh herbs will add a lot of flavor to your salad. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best when served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.

Conclusion:

This tomato and cucumber salad with pita bread and zaatar is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. It's easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a light lunch. The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and herbs is classic, and the zaatar adds a unique and flavorful touch.

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