Middle Eastern Salad

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Middle Eastern Salad

Description

I adapted this recipe given to me by a Lebanese friend. The amounts shown are only suggestions - adjust them to suit your taste. I did not include lettuce or mixed greens in the ingredient list - sometimes I make the salad with them and sometimes without them. When I don't have fresh mint leaves, I tear open a teabag (of organic peppermint tea) and use part of the contents. Re the sumac: it is a characteristic spice but is sour, so start with a small amount to see if you like it.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 0 Min

Total Time : 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3-4
  • 4 tomatoes


  • 1 cucumber


  • 2 avocados


  • sweet bell pepper


  • scallions


  • 3 fresh mint leaves


  • 3 olive oil


  • 1⁄2 lemon, juice of


  • salt & freshly ground black pepper


  • 1⁄4 ground sumac


  • 1⁄8 dried thyme


  • 1 toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  • Place the vegetables into a salad bowl.
  • Add oil, lemon juice, seasonings, and toss gently.
  • Throw in a handful of raw or toasted sunflower seeds, if desired (optional).
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

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