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    Published: Jul 2, 2020 · Modified: Oct 27, 2022 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    Egyptian Cucumber and Tomato Salad (Salata Baladi)

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    This traditional Egyptian Cucumber and Tomato Salad features crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It's a quick, refreshing, and delicious summer salad that makes the perfect side dish or even light meal.

    Egyptian Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a white bowl. this recipe

    Egyptian Cucumber and Tomato Salad (or Salata Baladi) is a popular salad dish in Egypt and many Middle Eastern countries. When we traveled to the Middle East a couple of years ago, we had this salad with almost all of our meals. This fresh and crunchy salad has a nice acidic bite, which pairs perfectly with hearty Middle Eastern dishes and of course a side of pita or naan. But, you could always bring it to a potluck or barbecue and serve it as a side to some classic American hot dogs and hamburgers (not exactly traditional.) Either way, it's a great excuse to use up all of that fresh summer produce!

    Egyptian Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a white bowl.

    Ingredients in Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    • Cucumbers: The cucumbers can be added with the peels on or off. I prefer to keep the peels on as it adds texture and more nutrition.
    • Roma tomatoes: These are my favorite salad tomatoes as they are tangy and flavorful. But you can really use any tomato in this recipe.
    • Red onion: The red onion adds a nice "bite" to the salad.
    • Parsley
    • Lemon 
    • Olive oil: Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
    • Salt and pepper

    How to Make the Salad

    1. Place diced cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and onion in a large serving bowl.
    2. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
    3. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

    Egyptian Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a white bowl with dressing drizzling on top.

    What Tomato is Best for This Salad?

    The best salad tomatoes are cherry, grape, and roma. I opted to use roma for their tangy flavor.

    Should You Peel the Cucumbers?

    Whether or not you peel the cucumbers is really up to you and your personal preference. I like the texture and extra nutrition they add to the salad, which is why I chose to leave them on.

    Extra Additions

    If you want to take this salad up a notch, you can add in some extra additions. Chickpeas, crumbled feta, avocado slices, and ciabatta bread could all be fun add-ins in this salad.

    Egyptian Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a white bowl.

    More Middle Eastern Recipes to Try:

    • Hearty Shakshuka with Feta
    • Crispy Falafel
    • Easy Homemade Hummus
    • Pumpkin Baklava

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    This traditional Egyptian Cucumber and Tomato Salad features crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It's a quick, refreshing, and delicious summer salad that makes the perfect side dish or even light meal.

    • Author: Ashley
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
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    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Roundups
    • Cuisine: Egyptian

    Ingredients

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    • 2 cucumbers, diced
    • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
    • red onion, diced
    • parsley, chopped
    • lemon, juiced
    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Place diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large serving bowl.
    2. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
    3. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 grams
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0

    Keywords: cucumber,tomatoes,

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