Lazy Mediterranean Salad!
Lazy 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley. A zesty light dressing brings it all together. This is the perfect last-minute addition to any meal!
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⏱️CHAPTERS⏱️
00:00 - The Lazy Three-Ingredient Mediterranean Salad
00:29 - Tomato Preparation Techniques
01:00 - Preparing the ingredients for the salad
01:39 - The Tasty Stem
02:07 - Chopping Parsley and Multitasking
02:36 - Adding Flavors to the Salad
03:07 - Adding the Secret Spice
03:39 - Making the Mediterranean Dish Dressing
04:18 - Making a Mediterranean Salad
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My name is Suzy Karadsheh Chef and New York Times Bestselling Author, here on The Mediterranean Dish YouTube Channel, you will find easy, wholesome, and healthy recipes that celebrate the bold flavors of the Mediterranean from Southern Europe, to North Africa, and the Middle East.
I am a true daughter of the Mediterranean. I was born on the coast of Egypt in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Port Said, the North entrance of the Suez Canal, and just a boat ride away from places like Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel.
As a busy mom, all of the Mediterranean recipes were developed in my humble kitchen, offering a personal twist to the dishes that I serve to the ones I love.
If you love Greek food, Italian food, Moroccan, Middle Eastern and more, you will find it all here, adapted with a modern twist for all the busy cooks out there! While the majority of the recipes here are Mediterranean diet recipes, some may not meet your particular health needs. Please consult your healthcare professional to select what works best for you.
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Easy White Bean Salad by The Mediterranean Dish
Easy Mediterranean white bean salad made with canned beans, chopped veggies, and fresh herbs toss together in one bowl.
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INGREDIENTS:
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Composed Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
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High Protein Spicy Turkish Chickpea Salad, Nohut Piyazi
Piyaz, usually a name for a salad with beans in Turkish cuisine, is adopted from the Persian word, (फ़ारसी) meaning onions. This version with the chickpeas is called “Nohut Piyazi”, meaning “Piyaz with Chickpeas”.
One of the best things about Nohut Piyazı is its versatility – you can use a variety of vegetables to suit your taste, and it's easy to adjust the recipe to make it spicier or milder. It's also perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish to accompany grilled meats or fish.
Whether you're a vegan looking for new meal ideas or just want to try something new and delicious, you won't want to miss this easy and tasty Turkish dish. Give Nohut Piyazı a try and let me know what you think in the comments!
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Ingredients:
• 250 g chickpeas (soaked overnight and cooked)
• Olive oil, ¼ cup, 50 ml, extra 2 tbsp to fry the chickpeas
• 1 onion, thinly sliced into crescents
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 sun dried tomatoes, finely sliced
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili / red pepper flakes (pul biber)
• 1 tsp ground sumac
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 5 - 6 leaves fresh basil
• 2 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions:
1. Soak the chickpeas overnight, drain and cook in simmering water for 1.5 hours until soft
2. Drain and set aside. Alternatively use canned cooked chickpeas
3. In a pan, heat up 2 tbsp oil or olive oil and add the chickpeas.
4. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp paprika, stir and cook for 5 minutes until chickpeas are red and fragrant.
5. Set aside the chickpeas, scrape all the spices from the pan.
6. Chop the onions, garlic, red pepper and the sun dried tomatoes and set aside
7. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onions and garlic,
8. Stir and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until the onions are slightly soft and the garlics are fragrant
9. Add the chopped red peppers, dried tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Turn off the heat, let it cool down and add ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp sumac
11. Add the mixture over the chickpeas together
12. Mix to combine the spices with the ingredients.
13. Finely chop the parsley and fresh basil and add into the bowl
14. Squeeze 2 tbsp of lemon juice and add into the ingredients.
15. Gently mix the ingredients to combine without bruising the herbs.
16. Serve in a bowl and enjoy with flatbread as a main or serve as a salad / side dish
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A Delicious Summertime Salad: Mediterranean Green Bean Salad
This is a summertime salad that you will want to eat. The green beans are crisp and refreshing and paired with creamy feta, figs, walnuts. This salad is loaded with Mediterranean flavors and ready in 10 minutes. Summertime on a plate!
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INGREDIENTS
1-pound green beans ends trimmed
A handful of cherry or grape tomatoes halved
A quarter of a small red onion, finely chopped
10 Kalamata olives halved
Feta cheese, to taste and crumbled
5 dried figs, thinly sliced
A quarter cup of toasted walnuts, chopped
Half of a bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
For the dressing:
3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add the green beans with a teaspoon of salt.
Boil for 7-8 minutes or until tender but still crisp.
Drain and place the beans in a bowl of ice water to shock them This will stop them from cooking further and will help them retain their bright green color.
Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Make the salad dressing:
Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
Assemble the salad:
Combine all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss together.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve. Enjoy
NOTES
This salad keeps fresh stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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