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Easy Arabic Salad and Dressing

Easy Arabic Salad and Dressing

Salad is a universal recipe; salad is easy to make, healthy and versatile. Easy Arabic Salad and Dressing makes eating healthier a bit easier by infusing Arab seasonings, olives and mint leaves to create the perfect healthy salad.



Arabic salad and dressing


Easy Arabic Salad and Dressing




Serves 2
Healthy Salad


Low Calorie Food
Nutrition facts: 110 calories, 2 grams fat


Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1 large tomato, diced
1 large cucumber, sliced
Amount to your taste of green olives
Amount to your taste of black olives

Arabic Salad Dressing Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Baharat spice
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds


Directions
Combine all the ingredients, pour the dressing on top of the Arabic salad, mix and serve.


Did you know?

The Arabic language is the most widely-spoken languages in Africa. One of the official languages in the countries of North Africa is Arabic; this includes Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, Libya and Egypt.

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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

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