Zalata
Introduction
Zalata (or z’lata) is a simple Iraqi-Jewish chopped salad made from cucumber, tomato, red onion, coriander, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Ideally, it’s prepared just before serving so the vegetables don’t get soggy.
Alternatively, cut the vegetables in advance and refrigerate them; then add the lemon, salt and pepper before you’re ready to eat.
Preparation method
Put the cucumber, tomato, onion and coriander in a large bowl and mix well.
Stir through the lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Comments
Recipe from 'Indian-Jewish Food: Recipes and Stories from the Backstreets of Bondi' by Elana Benjamin
Recipe from Elana Benjamin, Sydney, Australia
Type: Side dish
Kosher choice: Pareve
Ingredients
- 4 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled and cut into ½ cm dice
- 4
- sweet baby tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced
- ¼
- red onion, finely diced
- 4
- tbsp finely chopped coriander
- 1-3
- tbsp lemon juice, or to taste
- Salt
- and pepper, to taste
Storage
Can this item be frozen?
No
No
Can this item be warmed up in the microwave?
No
No
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