Salata Na’meh

Typically, this salad contains tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, but anything goes. When its summer in Canada, my mother loves to show off her vegetable garden achievements with this salad. This traditional Palestinian salad is on my dinner table for most family meals. It is simple and a delightful accompaniment to meat and rice dishes. Fresh ingredients add bold flavors to this tangy salad.

Preparation time

• 15 minutes

Serves

• 6 pax

Ingredients

• 4-6 cucumbers
• 3 large tomatoes
• 1 green chilies (optional)
• 1 whole lemon skinned and chopped
• 1 onion or 4-6 green onions
• 4 tbsp. fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint

For the Dressing

• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 tbsp. lemon juice    
• 1 tsp. salt

Method

• Chop all the ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
• Pour over the dressing just before serving and toss gently.