middle eastern vegetable saladina garten salad

This vegetable salad recipe is easily one of my favorites. It’s packed full of flavor and so refreshing. I think it makes a great, light lunch served with toasted pita. You can also pair it with shrimp or chicken for added protein. Since it’s already toasty weather in the southeast I’ll be making this non-stop.

Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad
via Ina Garten

ingredients:
10 scallions, white & green parts, sliced
1 lb. tomatoes, diced, seeded & cored
1 hothouse cucumber,  halved lengthwise seeded & diced
1 can of chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/3 c. chopped fresh mint
1/3 c. julienned fresh basil
1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
kosher salt & black pepper
1/2 c. good olive oil
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese

directions:
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.

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12 Comments

  1. May 27, 2014 / 7:08 am

    It’s 7 AM and my mouth is watering for that salad! So fresh and so delicious!! Can’t wait to try this one out!

  2. jillian
    May 27, 2014 / 7:45 am

    mmmm i love all of these ingredients! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  3. May 27, 2014 / 9:10 am

    This looks delicious!!!! I am always looking for something new and refreshing to try during the summer months.

    Xo,L
    simplylowcountry.com

  4. May 27, 2014 / 9:50 am

    love all the colors. looks so fresh!

  5. May 27, 2014 / 11:38 am

    I love Ina Garten! Barefoot Contessa is one of my favorites.

  6. May 27, 2014 / 11:41 am

    This looks so refreshing for summer!

  7. May 27, 2014 / 2:17 pm

    MMm, if I take out the feta cheese, I can eat this and still be vegan! I loove chick peas, olive oil, and tomatoes. Sounds delicious.

  8. May 27, 2014 / 2:34 pm

    Absolutely perfect Summer salad!!!! I just got some amazing feta from Trader Joe’s that would be perfect with that!

  9. May 27, 2014 / 8:31 pm

    So many yummy things! I am going to make this tomorrow!

  10. May 27, 2014 / 11:24 pm

    That salad looks so amazing. We’re totally making it tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!!

    xx 365HANGERS

  11. May 29, 2014 / 4:26 am

    You cannot go wrong with a chopped veggie salad! Yum!


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