Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Salata Arabia Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- • 1 cucumber, diced
- • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- • 6 leaves fresh mint, torn
- • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, chop the onion, and chop the parsley and mint.
2
Phase 2
Salt the tomatoes lightly and let them drain 5 minutes to keep the salad from watering out.
3
Phase 3
Combine all the vegetables and herbs in a bowl.
4
Phase 4
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and toss gently.
5
Phase 5
Serve immediately with warm pita bread.