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how to make salatat roob (cucumber salad) / طريقة عمل سلطة الروب

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Salatat Roob

Cultural Context

Originating from Lebanon, Salatat Roob is a vibrant salad that showcases the earthy sweetness of beets, often enjoyed as a refreshing side dish. It is a staple in Lebanese cuisine, reflecting the use of fresh, local ingredients and is often served during festive occasions. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Lebanon, found in various Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide, celebrated for its colorful presentation and health benefits.

LebaneseLBside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cucumbers
1 cup plain non sweetened yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves minced garlic

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beets

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes offer a similar texture and sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats with a similar flavor.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries add sweetness and are often more accessible.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: spinach

Coriander offers a fresh flavor while spinach is more economical.

1

Peel off the skin of two cucumbers and wash them.

2

Shred the two cucumbers, put them on a filter and with the help of a spoon press the shredded cucumber to make sure all the water comes out, let it rest for an hour and repeat the process.

3

Add four big spoonfuls of yogurt and mix it all together until it’s the perfect texture.

4

Add one small spoonful of minced garlic, one spoonful of salt and pepper, mix it all together.

5

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

boilingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

potcutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Also Known As

Salad of the RuinsLebanese Beet Salad

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