Mediterranean Parsley Salad Food

TABOULI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash the bulgur wheat and soak it in water for 5-7 minute. Drain very well (squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water). Set aside.
• Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs and green onions as indicated above. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
• Place the chopped vegetables, herbs and green onions in a mixing bowl or dish. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
• Now add the the lime juice and olive oil and mix again.
• For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, which act as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.
• Other appetizers to serve next to tabouli salad:Hummus; Baba Ganoush; or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

MEDITERRANEAN DETOX PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• wash and dry parsley, cilantro and onion (I prefer using a salad spinner for this, but you can also pat try these ingredients)
• chop these herbs finely (see video)
• dice red onion, avocado, tomatoes and cucumber (I prefer using mandoline for cucumber and onion dicing, but you can use a knife)
• add all these ingredients into a large mixing bowl
• add salt, raisins, hemp seeds and lemon juice of ½ lemon
• toss thoroughly, so everything gets well blended
• you can enjoy it immediately or let it marinate for 30-40 minutes
• toss before serving

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, and basil in a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the vegetables. Add the feta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Serve the salad with the toasted pita bread.

ONION AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the onions in 2 cups hot water for 4 minutes. Drain and spread to dry on paper towels. Transfer the onions to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve with barbecued meat.

SPICY TOMATO, PEPPER, CUCUMBER, MINT, AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Salad:
• Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and squeeze lightly to remove the seeds. With a serrated knife, dice the tomatoes and transfer to a strainer to drain. In a salad bowl, mix together the cucumber, greens, scallions, herbs, jalapeños, and capers. Add the tomatoes.
• Dressing:
• To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, lemon zest,and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to give the flavors time to meld. Sprinkle with sumac before serving if you like.

CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, mint, cilantro and parsley in a bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
• Pour over salad and toss to blend.
• Add salt and pepper.
• All measurements are versatile depending upon individual tastes!

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
• Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
• Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette. Drizzle over the orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the salad ingredients. Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, pepper, olive oil and yogurt, and toss with the chickpeas.

MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Multi-Grain Medley according to package directions, substituting broth for water. Cool.
• In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, shallots and mustard. Fold in Multi-Grain Medley and remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, top with feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put half the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the sliced peppers for 3-5 minutes until the skins start to blister and the peppers soften.
• Take off the heat and leave to cool slightly for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, avocado and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• When the peppers have cooled slightly, add them to the other ingredients in the bowl.
• Sprinkle over the Zaatar seasoning, or make a reasonable substitute by combining thyme, marjoram, and sesame seeds with a bit of salt.
• Make the dressing by mixing up the other half of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parsley.
• Serve either at room temperature or chilled.
• If you are making this ahead of time, leave out the avocados until just before serving or they will discolour.
• You can also spice up this salad by using a chilli-infused olive oil.