Egyptian Cucumber & Tomato Salad (Salata Baladi)

5 from 11 votes

This staple salad is common in Egypt! It's very simple with just a few ingredients! If you're a fan of onions in your salad, add some red onion too!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: middle eastern

Keyword: egyptian salad, healthy salad recipe, low carb salad., low fat salad, persian salad, salata baladi, salata balady, tomato and cucumber salad

Servings: servings

Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into small pieces.
2 medium English cucumbers, 4 small on the vine tomatoes
In a large bowl add diced tomatoes, cucumbers, Italian flat leaf parsley, vinegar, lime juice, (red onion and jalapeño, if using), salt, and pepper.
1 bunch of fresh Italian parsley, 1 teaspoon vinegar, juice of 1/2 a lime, 1 teaspoon salt, optional add ins: 1 small red red onion and 1 seeded jalapeño, ½ teaspoon pepper
Rub the dried mint leaves in the palm of a hand to release the oils, and add them to the salad.
1 Tablespoon dried mint
Toss together until thoroughly combined.
Season as desired, and serve cold.

Note: Feel free to substitute dried mint with fresh mint.