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Lebanese Rubbed Salad

Lebanese Rubbed Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to blend. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.
  2. 2 Using clean hands (all rings removed), rub the salad ingredients together for 2 minutes to thoroughly work the oil, vinegar, and seasonings into the greens.

By Katie Stewart

Iraqi Sumac Salad (Summag Salad)

Iraqi Sumac Salad (Summag Salad)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and gently give them a squeeze to remove some of the seeds and excess liquid. Slice the tomatoes thinly and place into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Cut onion into 1/4-inch slivers and add to the bowl with parsley. Sprinkle with sumac and salt and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld, the longer the better.
  3. 3 Add arugula to the bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss to coat and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Middle Eastern Tomato Salad

Middle Eastern Tomato Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; allow to drain for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

By mjkitty96

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons dried mint, and salt in a blender; purée with enough of the 2 cups water to create a smooth, thin soup. It will thicken somewhat when bread is added.
  2. 2 Divide cucumbers, ½ cup fresh mint, parsley, raisins, and walnuts among four bowls.
  3. 3 Divide yogurt mixture among four bowls.
  4. 4 Top with rose petals; add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
  5. 5 Tear bread into small pieces; add some to each bowl. Let bread soak before serving cold, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Farro Tabbouleh

Farro Tabbouleh

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and farro to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool.
  2. 2 Combine parsley and mint in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add farro, tomato, cucumber, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; toss lightly. Refrigerate before servings, 3 to 4 hours.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Fatoosh

Fatoosh

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toast pitas 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp. Remove from the oven, and break into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss together toasted pita pieces, romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  4. 4 In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, sumac powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint. Pour over pita mixture, and toss just before serving.

By Winna

Arabic Fattoush Salad

Arabic Fattoush Salad

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry pita pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Blot dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large serving bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater to serve.

By Sonja Taha

Lebanese Fattoush

Lebanese Fattoush

4.3

Prep
60 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss together the lettuce, cabbage, radish, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, and pomegranate syrup in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the pita breads until golden in color. Remove to cool on paper towels. Crush the bread into small pieces; sprinkle over the salad.

By 3azza

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 cucumbers in a blender; pour in chicken stock. Blend cucumber mixture until smooth and pureed; pour cucumber puree into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Chop the remaining 2 cucumbers. Stir chopped cucumbers, tomato, lime juice, and cayenne pepper into pureed cucumber until well mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By JRELERJR

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumber lengthwise in alternating strips so thin green strips of peel remain. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
  2. 2 Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl until combined. Gently fold in tomatoes.

By jerecar

Cucumber-Mango Salad

Cucumber-Mango Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the cucumber in wide stripes lengthwise, alternating skinned strips with peel. Slice into 1/4-inch pieces and place into salad bowl.
  2. 2 Add mangos, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and agave nectar to bowl and toss to blend.

By stronglive1

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

By RHOV

Cucumber Sandwiches I

Cucumber Sandwiches I

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix whipped cream cheese and dry Italian-style dressing mix. Spread equal portions of the mixture on slices of the cocktail rye bread. Top each with a slice of cucumber.

By Dorothea Rohatsch

Cucumbers and Egg Salad

Cucumbers and Egg Salad

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to a colander and run under cold water to cool.
  2. 2 Peel and chop eggs. Chop cucumbers and pickles.
  3. 3 Combine eggs, cucumbers, pickles, and mayonnaise in a bowl; mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Eva Ryder

Cucumber Avocado Salad

Cucumber Avocado Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cucumber, onion, dill, garlic, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, and toss. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Gently toss the avocado with the cucumber mixture. Refrigerate mixture 10 minutes more. Remove from the refrigerator, and drain. Remove and discard garlic. Toss the cucumber mixture again with the red wine vinegar.

By GrapeJuiceMama

Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho

Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 6 cups watermelon, ½ cucumber, jalapeño, and vinegar in a blender; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; stir in remaining 2 cups watermelon and remaining ½ cucumber. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide gazpacho among 4 bowls; top servings with blueberries.

By Scott Koeneman

Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad

Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large glass mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Stir vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium-low and bring to a boil; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the vegetable mixture. Marinate mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir the reserved liquid from the herring into the vegetable mixture. Fold herring into the vegetable mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour more before serving.

By Thor

Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad

Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and shred or cut into bite size pieces.
  2. 2 Combine the chicken, red onion, cucumber, garlic, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste.

By My Hot Southern Mess