Salad is a staple in Lebanese cuisine and comes in many varieties from a simple side salad to a robust salad.
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Having grown up on Lebanese food, I can safely say there is a plethora of Lebanese salads to choose from that will satisfy your salad needs.
Lebanese Salads range from the two most famous salads being tabouli and Lebanese fattoush salad to the most simple such as cucumber in yogurt or the best tahini salad, so underrated!
Lebanese Salad Recipes
Here are some of the best Lebanese salads you should try:
Fattoush
This is one of Lebanon's famous national salads. This is my family's authentic fattoush salad recipe. You will love it as it's fresh, tangy and topped with crunchy pita bread. It pairs with so many foods.
Tabouli
One of Lebanon's national salads, tabouli is the famous parsley salad (world famous). It's sour, fresh and features a scattering of bulgur. It pairs with so many foods also. Believe it or not, there is a ratio of ingredients in this salad if you want to make it authentic and the other key is to use the best extra virgin olive oil.
Mezzaluna
I like using a rocking knife to help speed up the process of chopping parsley when making tabouli!
Fresh Oregano Salad
Fresh oregano is referred to as zouba (in Arabic) which has been foraged and enjoyed for thousands of years. This is my favorite herb salad, which features bitey white onion. It can be enjoyed with a mezze for breakfast (nowadays I enjoy it on toast)
Tahini Salad
Definitely an underrated salad, it should be in the spotlight more often. One of the best things about this tahini salad is that it features diced fresh vegetables that are swimming in an easy creamy tahini dressing.
Arabic Salad
This is the go-to chopped salad when a side of fresh veggies is needed to be tossed together in a simple lemon dressing. There are variations of this Arabic salad across the Middle East, it usually consists of seasonal vegetables.
Tomato and Onion Salad
Sumac is a staple spice used in Lebanese cuisine. This simple side salad features tomatoes and red onion tossed in a sumac dressing. In just a few minutes you will have a juicy side to go with many foods.
Lebanese Potato Salad
Known as salatat batata, this is my favorite potato salad of all time. Potatoes are tossed in a mouthwatering fresh lemon juice herb dressing that is simple to prepare. It's a must!
Beetroot Salad
Beetroot salad is called salatat shamandar in Arabic, it is a simple salad of boiled beets, toasted walnuts, herbs all tossed through a balsamic dressing. Balsamic can be swapped out for pomegranata molasses.
Butter Bean Salad
Beans are a huge part of the Lebanese diet, and this creamy Lebanese butter bean (lima beans) salad is an example of how beans are used. This side salad is simple, featuring butter beans tossed with herbs, lemon and garlic.
Quinoa Tabouli
This version of tabouli is a play on the traditional salad, catering for those on a gluten free diet. Quinoa is used in place of the bulgur. Equally delicious and satisfying.
Balela Salad
The Lebanese people know how to enjoy their chickpeas. This chickpea salad has fresh tomato, onions, herbs, and spices. It can be served cold or warm for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Malfouf Salad
A type of quick pickled cabbage salad which is ready in minutes. Simply shred your cabbage, and toss through some herbs and a sour dressing. It's super juicy!
Rocca Salad
Rocca is the Arabic word for rocket, roquet or arugula. This is a wild green that is commonly consumed as a simple side salad during breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are many variations of this salad.
Cucumbers in Yogurt
You'll find yourself slurping this one. Finely diced cucumber tossed in a garlic, lemon, mint yogurt dressing. As it is a cold salad, it is the perfect summer accompaniment to dishes like mujadara. This is a dairy free version.
Lebanese Greens with Caramelized Onions
This recipe is made with either dandelion, chicory or endive that are slightly boiled, drained and tossed through lemon and garlic, then topped with caramelized onion. An easy way to serve greens. It is usually enjoyed as part of a mezze or rolled up in pita bread.
More Lebanese Recipes
As mentioned previously, being of Lebanese heritage, I specialize in Lebanese food.
I recommend checking out Mujadara (lentils and rice), Lebanese lentil soup (the best-tasting lentil soup!), bamia (okra stew) or kousa mahshi (stuffed zucchinis).
Or this list of vegan Middle Eastern recipes will you some more delicious meals to try.
Further to this list, you might want to check out this list of best vegan salad dressings.
Which one of the above salads did you try? I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below.
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