Egyptian Salad (Salata baldi)
An Egyptian salad sold in kebab and falafel restaurants with a unique taste and delicious marinade. Usually served in bowls with marinade in cups on the side as you should drink the marinade while eating.
Prep Time15 mins
Chill time:2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Egyptian
Diet: Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 24kcal
- 3 Persian cucumber diced
- 3 roma tomatoes diced
- 2 roma tomatoes whole
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 tablespoon dill chopped
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 2 Tablespoon cilantro chopped
For the marinade/water:
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 Jalapeno diced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper or to your liking
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to your liking
- 2 Tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup cold water
- ½ cup crushed ice
Using a mortar and pestle crush garlic with cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper and half the jalapeño if using.
On another plate, grate two tomatoes.
In a large bowl combine garlic mixture, grated tomatoes, lemon juice and vinegar.
Add diced cucumber, tomatoes, onion, shredded carrot and the remaining jalapeño.
Pour in water and add crushed ice, mix everything well, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
To serve:
With a slotted spoon place the veggies on a serving plate.
Pour the water into small cups and serve along the salad.
- If you do not have a mortar and pestle you can crush them using a meat mallet or a wide knife over a cutting board.
- If you do not want to use jalapeño, you can use bell pepper instead.
- Adjust the heat level to your liking by manipulating the amount of cayenne pepper and jalapeño.
- Variations:
- Add bell peppers, lettuce, red radish or any other favorable veggies to the mix. This is the basic, most famous combination.
- To store:
- Place leftover salad with its water in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Make ahead:
- Make the salad, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours ahead.
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1791IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg