{"id":7023,"date":"2014-02-18T13:05:09","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T13:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=7023"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T23:54:53","slug":"middle-eastern-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/middle-eastern-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle Eastern Salad Recipe (Fresh & Flavorful)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Middle Eastern Salad<\/strong> is part of our daily fare. Delicious, healthy, and wonderfully versatile, it goes with just about any dish you can think of! A true passe-partout<\/em> salad, it makes a refreshing addition to barbecues, pilafs, mujadara<\/strong><\/a>, stews, hummus<\/strong><\/a>, and dips. It is also the perfect accompaniment to any hearty main dish your heart desires.<\/p>\n

The vegetables are classics found in cuisines around the world: juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sliced onions, roughly chopped romaine lettuce, and crunchy red cabbage. But what truly sets this Middle Eastern salad recipe<\/strong> apart is its extraordinary dressing! A vibrant combination of olive oil, tangy sumac, sweet-tart pomegranate molasses, and a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice brings all the ingredients together beautifully.<\/p>\n

Fresh, colorful, incredibly flavorful, and packed with wholesome vegetables, this easy Middle Eastern salad is a delicious way to brighten up any meal!<\/p>\n

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Hadia\u2019s Secret to a More Flavorful Middle Eastern Salad<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s a little trick that takes this Middle Eastern salad to another level of flavor: crush the fresh mint leaves and garlic together using a mortar and pestle. Crushing the mint releases its natural aromatic oils, allowing them to spread throughout the dressing and infuse the salad with a wonderful, fresh minty fragrance.<\/strong> If you\u2019re lucky enough to have fresh mint growing in your garden, this salad is a must on your table!<\/p>\n

A little Lebanese pantry tip:<\/strong> If you love cooking Lebanese food, keep a bottle of pomegranate molasses in your pantry. This sweet-and-tangy staple is wonderfully versatile and adds a distinctive depth of flavor to countless Lebanese dishes, from salads and marinades to stews and more.<\/p>\n

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The Perfect Balance of Sweet, Tangy, and Zesty Flavors<\/h2>\n
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Pomegranate molasses, tangy sumac, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil come together to create a delicious, vibrant dressing that is bursting with flavor! The sweet-tart richness of the pomegranate molasses, the citrusy tang of the lemon, and the distinctive, lemony notes of sumac blend beautifully with the fruity olive oil, coating every bite of this Middle Eastern salad with a wonderful balance of flavors. It\u2019s a simple yet extraordinary dressing that makes this salad truly irresistible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FAQ<\/h2>\n

What can I substitute for sumac and pomegranate molasses?<\/h3>\n
If you cannot find these traditional Lebanese pantry staples, you can use these easy substitutes. They won’t turn out exactly the same, but they will fit the bill nicely:<\/strong><\/div>\n