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Taco Salad

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August 21, 2011

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August 21, 2011

 

 

If you like tacos , I’m sure you will like this salad. It is more like an appetizer than it is a salad. If you buy those taco spices packets , you won’t anymore. These spices has more flavor and of course are more natural .If you like it spicy add some chilli. Serve this warm with tortilla chips.

 

Ingredients:
Serves 3

10 oz ground beef
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cumin
salt
1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions( used only the white part)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/4-1/2 cup shredded chedder cheese

 

Directions:

Heat oil over medium high heat.
Saute ground beef with salt and all spices until browned.
Plate ground beef , top with onions, tomatoes,lettuce and cheese.
Serve with tortilla chips.

 

 

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Lebanese Potato Salad

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July 1, 2011

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July 1, 2011

 

With 4th of July coming , this recipe would be perfect for barbeque. This salad does not have any mayo in it so it would be a perfect option to take out for a picnic since you do not have to worry about the mayo in the hot weather. It would be a great side for any grilled chicken or meat.

Ingredients:
Serves 2-4

1 medium potato
2 mini cucumbers diced
4 small Capri tomatoes diced
1/3 cup sliced green onions ( only the white part)
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
2 1/2 tbsp.lemon juice
3 tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste.
water to cook the potato

Directions:

Peel potato and  cook in  boiling water for about 30-40 minutes  until a fork can go through the potato.
Put potato in fridge to cool for about 30 minutes, so it is easier to cut it without being mashed.
After potato cools completely, dice potato to small cubes.
Combine potatoes,tomatoes,cucumbers,mint and onions.
Mix olive oil and lemon juice and pour over salad.
salt and pepper to taste.
Toss all ingredients together.

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Fattoush or Fatoush Salad Recipe سلطة الفتوش

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June 17, 2011

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June 17, 2011

This my favorite salad ever. Fattoush salad is very popular in the Middle East, especially in Lebanon. It is made with seasonal produce of vegetables and herbs and then topped with toasted or fried squares of pita bread. There is no rule of what should be in a Fattoush salad you add any vegetable or herb you want or take out the ones you.don’t like, I usually omit the parsley in the fattoush simply because I’m not a big fan of it. In the dressing two Middle Eastern ingredients are used which gives fattoush it’s authentic flavor. These ingredients are Sumac and pomegranate molasses , you can buy online by clicking on them or you can find them in any Middle Eastern Grocery store, and sometimes you can even find them in the international isle in your local grocery store.
Ingredients:
Serves 6-8

1 Romaine Lettuce Heart chopped
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup of halfed then sliced cucumbers
3 Radishes halfed and sliced
¾ cup sliced green onions
2 large tomatoes cut in big cubes
1 small mint bunch (about 25 leaves). Remove leaves from stems and stack on top of each other. Hold stack flat with tips of fingers. Cut thin slices through the leaves.
¼ cup chopped Italian Parsley (optional)
2 Loafs of Pita bread

Dressing:
¼+ 1Tbsp. cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup+ 2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Pomegranate Molasses
½ tbsp. white vinegar
½ tsp. Sumac
½ tsp. salt

Directions:
Blend all of the Ingredients for the dressing until well mixed. If you are not using a blender, Whisk all ingredients together except olive oil and while whisking, slowly add olive oil until well blended.

Pull Loaves apart and toast under broiler until golden brown. Break loafs into bite size pieces. Set aside.

(You can also fry the pita bread instead of toasting them)

Toss all vegetables together, pour dressing on top and combine. Top with Pita Bread just when you are ready to serve, if you do it ahead of time, your bread will get soggy.

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Arugala Salad with Yogurt Dressing سلطة الجرجير أو الروكا باللبن

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June 3, 2011

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June 3, 2011

During my visit to Lebanon, my cousin took us to a restaurant that had a fabulous interior design as well as delicious food.  One of the appetizers we had was an arugula salad with yogurt dressing. That was the first time I even hear about, but since it was sooooo good I had to try and make it. Serves this with soft or toasted pita wedges.

Ingredients:

2 cups arugula leaves ( I used baby arugula)
1/2 cup yogurt ( try to find a middle eastern yogurt if you couldn’t use Greek yogurt)
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove minced
3 tbs water
1/2 tbs olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Mix all ingredients except Arugula until well combined.
It  is better to chill the dressing for at least 15 mins so the garlic flavor comes through.
Drizzle dressing over arugula and sprinkle with sumac ( optional).

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