Yemeni Salad سلطة يمنية

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

sumac

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest provides a similar tangy flavor.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a milder flavor.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chili can add a vibrant flavor.

Slice cucumbers from the long end and chop into small pieces.

Chop green pepper very thinly and add to the salad bowl.

Trim green onions and chop finely, including the white and green parts.

Peel and finely dice a small quarter piece of red onion.

Chop parsley, including the ends, and mince finely before adding to the bowl.

Chop dill finely, using about a third of the quantity of parsley.

Remove stems from mint leaves and discard any that look dark.

Wash and dry lettuce, then chop into thin ribbons.

Trim and slice radishes very thinly for crunch.

Prepare tomatoes by trimming edges, scraping out seeds and pulp, and dicing into small pieces.

For the dressing, combine 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, juice of 1.5 lemons, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.

Combine all chopped vegetables and herbs in a bowl, then add the diced tomatoes and dressing before gently tossing.

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