Step-by-step recipe for Lebanese Tomato Salad

 

Lebanese Tomato Salad

 

Certainly! Here's a step-by-step recipe for Lebanese Tomato Salad:

### Ingredients:

- 4 large tomatoes, diced

- 1 cucumber, diced

- 1 red onion, finely chopped

- 1 green bell pepper, diced

- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

- Juice of 1-2 lemons (adjust to taste)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- Salt and black pepper to taste

 

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Wash and dice the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.

2. Chop fresh parsley and mint.

Lebanese Tomato Salad

#### Step 2: Assemble the Salad

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, chopped parsley, and mint.

 

#### Step 3: Make the Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

2. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

#### Step 4: Dress the Salad

1. Pour the dressing over the assembled vegetables.

2. Toss the salad gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

#### Step 5: Chill (Optional)

1. If you prefer a chilled salad, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

 

#### Step 6: Serve

1. Transfer the Lebanese Tomato Salad to a serving dish or individual plates.

#### Step 7: Enjoy!

This Lebanese Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that showcases the flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs. It makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats or as a light and healthy standalone salad. Enjoy your homemade Lebanese Tomato Salad!