Salatit Khodar Meshakel

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This is a recipe I found in Claudia Roden's " A Book of Middle Eastern

Food " .

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 ½ 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 tbsp finely chopped parsley

1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill or chervil (optional)

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp dried crushed mint

(optional)

 

 

Dressing:

 

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp wine vinegar or lemon juice

1 clove garlic, crushed with salt (optional)

Salt and black pepper

 

Wash the lettuce. Peel the onions or scallions. Shred the lettuce,

cut the cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled) into small dices. Dice the

tomatoes and chop the onions finely, using a sharp knife or an

Italian mezzaluna chopper if you have one.

Put the prepared vegetables in a salad bowl and mix lightly with the

radishes and herbs.

Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly, sprinkle over the salad and

mix well.