Jibnah Bayda Salad / Side
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Salads and Sides

Jibnah Bayda Salad / Side

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 250g Egyptian white cheese, cubed
  • • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • • 1 cucumber, diced
  • • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 1 tsp dried oregano

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the cheese cubes in cold water for 30 minutes if the cheese is very salty, then drain and pat dry.

2
Phase 2

Dice the tomatoes and cucumber and thinly slice the onion.

3
Phase 3

Toss the cheese with the vegetables and parsley in a shallow serving bowl.

4
Phase 4

Whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice and drizzle over the salad.

5
Phase 5

Sprinkle with the oregano and a grind of black pepper and serve chilled or at room temperature.