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Fattoush(ish) salad
This is my take on a fattoush salad.
Na'ama's Fattoush from 'Jerusalem'
As Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi write in the introduction to Na'ama's Fattoush in Jerusalem: A Cookbook, there is no escaping chopped salads in Jerusalem. Some are simple amalgamations of tomato, cucumber, onion, and lemon vinaigrette, while others, like Arab fattoush, contain a cornucopia of vegetables mixed with leftover pita bread.
Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)
If all you have at home are tomatoes, onion, and mint, you can enjoy a very delicious salad.
Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern vegetarian salad made with chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, bulgur wheat, and lemon juice.
Mediterranean Pearled Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This 30 minute, meatless pearled couscous salad with Feta and lemon vinaigrette is perfect for a light dinner or as a summer side dish. Great for picnics!
12 Minute Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomato and Feta
A 12 minute, giant couscous salad with feta, sun dried tomatoes and chickpeas. A terrific side or satisfying lunch - and it keeps well for days!
Middle Eastern Falafel Crisps with Spicy Red Lentil Dip
These falafel-inspired chickpea crisps are a delicious and creative appetizer or snack to serve guests! The accompanying spicy red lentil dip is the perfect complement.
Couscous and Mograbiah With Oven-Dried Tomatoes From 'Ottolenghi'
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's cafe, Ottolenghi, serves a multitude of grain-based salads. Many are rice, barley, or couscous-based. This version in their recently re-released cookbook, however, stood out for its inclusion of mograbiah, a Middle Eastern semolina pasta much like Israeli couscous or Sardinian fregola.
Falafels
Falafel salads and wraps are a favourite of Katelyn's but we always struggle to find good falafels in store. So here's a recipe to make them at home and add to a simple (and delicious) salad.
Sexy Lentil Salad
Secret to a great lentil salad - cook lentils in a simple flavoured broth or marinate canned lentils. Sprinkle with feta, drizzle with lemon salad dressing!
A fresh take on the classic Middle Eastern fattoush salad - piled high with crunchy flatbread ribbons which is everybody's favourite part! On the table in 15 minutes.
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Hummus with Lamb
Take plain hummus to another level with this classic variation found in the Middle East that tops it with tasty minced lamb.
Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
Grilled Vegetables Platter
Grilled Vegetables makes a great healthy meal OR colourful starter - it's like your own homemade vegetable antipasto, but it costs a fraction of what you pay at delis, tastes much better and it's preservative free!
Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce from 'Jerusalem'
Here's a tahini-rich recipe for hummus along with two variations, Musabaha (warm chickpea topping) and Kawarma (fried chopped lamb). For the most show-stopping of hummus dishes, take the extra time and prepare the Kawarma. Freshly chopped lamb neck meat is marinated in warm spices, za'atar, vinegar, mint, and parsley before it's fried in butter.
Kofte Kebabs With Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Flatbread (Minced Lamb Kebabs)
Kofte Kebabs are traditionally made with lamb, however, ground beef or pork can be substituted. Harissa is a Tunisian spice pasted made from piri-piri peppers. If you can't find it, any fresh chili sauce will do, such as sambal oelek.
Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Salad
Don't limit your souvlaki to Greek festivals or late night diners. This fresh Mediterranean meal is easy to pull off at home.
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Make easy homemade Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Wraps with this recipe! A variety of spices combine with yogurt and lemon juice for a flavorful marinade.
Chicken Shawarma (Middle Eastern)
The flavour of this Chicken Shawarma is incredible!! Just a handful of common spices, 5 minutes prep and you'll think you're in a souk in the Middle East!
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Chicken Souvlaki - Made with chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and oregano, it's so easy to make this Greek favourite at home!
Greek Lamb and Salad Dinner
Fast, fresh and simple, a Greek Lamb and Salad Dinner that's full of flavour and on the table in 15 minutes (made from scratch!).