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I had dinner once in a persian restaurant and the salad at the table was absolutely divine. What I remember was very strong herbs, maybe some basil, and there was feta cheese on the sides. Any ideas how I might recreate this for home? Please share.

2007-01-13 12:21:13 · 8 answers · asked by locomojo30 1 in Food & Drink Ethnic Cuisine

8 answers

here is a really easy salad served in Lebanon similar to what you're describing. Bon appetit!

Use the leaves from a bunch of fresh oregano or thyme
2 tomato diced
1 small red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese
black pepper
3 TB olive oil
1 fresh lemon squeezed

Mix thyme or oregano leaves, with tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil and feta cheese.
Serve with some crusty bread and enjoy!

2007-01-13 13:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by Coco 1 · 0 0

This popular Arab salad is different from conventional Western salads in that all the ingredients are finely chopped and absorb the dressing and each others' flavors better. Do not prepare it too long before serving, as the ingredients will wilt. Dress it just before putting it on the table. Ingredients can vary according to taste.


1 small romaine or cos lettuce or 1/2 large one
2 small cucumbers or 1 longer one
3 tomatoes
1-2 red Italian onions if available, or 1 large mild onion, or 1 small bunch scallions
6 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
4-5 T. finely chopped parsley
1 T. finely chopped fresh dill or chervil (optional)
2 T. finely chopped fresh mint or 1 t. dried crushed mint (optional)

DRESSING
3 T. olive oil
1 T. lemon juice or wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed with salt (optional)
Salt and black pepper
Wash the lettuce, if necessary. Peel the onion or scallions. Shred the lettuce; cut the cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled, as you wish) into small dice. Dice the tomatoes (remove the seeds and juice first), and chop the onions finely, using a sharp knife, or an Italian mezzaluna chopper if you have one. Put the prepared vegetables into a salad bowl and mix lightly with the radishes and herbs.

Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly, sprinkle over the salad, and toss well.

Serves 6.

2007-01-13 20:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by chole_24 5 · 1 0

peel and chop a cucumber
chop a large tomato
drain a can of chic peas and rinse
chop 1/2 red onion
chop about 1/2 cup of parsley
mince 2 tblspns of fresh mint
crumble some feta
squeeze some lemon juice all over
season with salt and pepper
drizzle with olive oil
mix well

2007-01-13 20:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by sassy n 4 · 0 0

Taboula is great and simply the best middle eastern salad. Its Lebanese though not Persian but it's better than what you ate, I'm sure lol.

2007-01-14 09:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by foofoo 3 · 0 0

1 cucumber

2 tomato

1 tsp. parsley, finely chopped

1 tsp. cilantro, finely chopped

1 oz. olive oil

1 oz. vinegar

Salt to taste

Pinch white pepper

1 tsp. cumin

2 tbsp. chopped onions


Dice cucumber and tomatoes into small cubes. Finely chop parsley and cilantro. Mix all ingredients. Add finely chopped onions. Mix well. Serve chilled for best taste.

This is from Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant..... eat with bread

2007-01-13 20:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 0 0

Parsley and tarragon are herbs often used in the Middle East.

2007-01-13 21:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i couldn't tell you the exact proprotions, but google sharazi salad (spelling?) and see what you get. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Otherwise, try fattoush.

2007-01-14 17:45:00 · answer #7 · answered by maddi 2 · 0 0

turkey on weaht

2007-01-13 20:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by Astonat 2 · 0 1

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