• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Savory Soups
  • Recipes
  • Skinny Swaps
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Make It Skinny Please logo
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Savory Soups
  • Recipes
  • Skinny Swaps
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Salads » Arabic Salad

    Published: Mar 23, 2022 · Modified: Mar 22, 2022 by Toni Dash · 14 Comments

    Arabic Salad

    Weight Watchers Points3
    Calories: 103kcal
    Carbs: 6g
    Protein: 2g
    Fats: 9g
    Jump to Recipe

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    arabic salad in a white bowl

    This middle eastern salad has a zesty, bright flavor in a chopped salad. Our version of Arabic salad is made with fresh tomatoes, cool cucumbers, lettuce, fresh herbs and sumac spices. All tossed in a light olive oil and lemon vinaigrette that will excite your taste buds!

    arabic salad in a white bowl
    WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
    Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox (and more recipes every week)!
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    arabic salad in a white bowl

    Change up your salad game with this delicious Arabic salad recipe. It's a chopped salad made with the freshest ingredients. Everything is cut into small pieces creating a great texture. It lasts well in the refrigerator even after dressing is added.

    It's the perfect salad to serve as a side dish with a heavy dinner or for main course meals at lunch. This is one of the best salads to serve with a simple chicken breast or grilled meat dishes.

    If you love vegetable salads this is one of the most refreshing salads you'll make! No more boring green salad.

    Serve Arab salad with our Lebanese Chicken skewers with some skinny Tzatziki sauce for dipping!

    Jump to:
    • What makes this skinny?
    • Recipe Ingredients Notes
    • How to make Arabic Salad - Step-by-Step
    • Variations
    • How to Store
    • More recipes you'll love!
    • Recipe

    What makes this skinny?

    The main ingredients are fresh vegetables and loads of them. Our version uses the classic key ingredients for the chopped vegetables and dressing and adds green leaf lettuce too. This both extends the salad's volume and also adds more vegetables.

    The dressing is light with only a small amount of oil used (3 tablespoons across 11 cups of salad).

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

    arabic salad labelled ingredients

    Fresh mint leaves. You'll find these in the fresh herb section of the grocery store. Remove the leaves from the stem before chopping them. We used this instead of dried mint.

    Fresh parsley. We use Italian parsley though any parsley can be used.

    Sumac. This spice is often used in Middle Eastern dishes and has a wonderful lemony flavor. Once you've tried it you'll find lots of uses for it! It's available in regular grocery stores in the spice section.

    Cucumbers. English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers can be used. These varieties are considered seedless and their skin is very thin so does not need to be peeled unless you prefer it. If substituting a regular cucumber, peel it and remove the seeds before chopping it.

    Grape tomatoes. Instead of regular tomatoes we love grape tomatoes for this salad recipe. They are fast to prepare and have a slightly sweet flavor without being watery. This small size tomato is the size and shape of a grape, hence the name. They are sold in containers similar to cherry tomatoes. You'll halve the tomatoes.

    Fresh lemon juice. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best results.

    arabic salad with tongs

    How to make Arabic Salad - Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Make the dressing

    In a small bowl mix together the mint, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt and pepper (photos 1-2).

    arabic salad recipe steps 1-4

    STEP 2. Combine the vegetables

    In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper (photo 3). Toss to combine with the dressing (photo 4).

    arabic salad recipe steps 5-6

    STEP 3. Toss

    Add the chopped lettuce and toss to fully coat the fresh ingredients (photos 5-6).

    Variations

    Feta Cheese. Add some crumbled feta for a tangy flavor addition. Reduced fat feta crumbles will keep the calories down too.

    Red onion. Chopped red onion could be added for more flavor and color. Spring onions (green onions) could be used for a milder onion flavor.

    Add more herbs. The dressing gives a mild flavor of each mint and parsley. You can add more if you prefer a stronger flavor of either.

    arabic salad overhead close up

    How to Store

    The Arabic salad is best served when made. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

    MAKE AHEAD: If you won't serve the salad immediately store the dressing and chopped vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before combining. Toss with dressing a few minutes before serving.

    More recipes you'll love!

    • egg white breakfast wraps from overhead.
      Best Egg White Breakfast Wraps recipe (low carb)
    • egg white wraps with text.
      Egg White Wraps (low calorie, low carb tortillas)
    • cranberry wine spritzer in glass.
      Cranberry Ginger Spritzer (easy holiday cocktail)
    • air fryer butternut squash in white bowl.
      Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe

    Recipe

    arabic salad from above

    Arabic Salad

    Weight Watchers Points3
    Click to track Weight Watchers Points
    Zesty and bright, this Arabic salad is a chopped salad made with fresh vegetables and classic herbs and spices. Tossed in a light olive oil and lemon vinaigrette, it’s the perfect salad to serve with a heavy dinner or as a refreshing main dish.
    5 from 113 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5 2 cup servings (total yield: 11 cups of salad)
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    Dressing

    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons sumac (spice)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Salad

    • 1 10-ounce container grape tomatoes rinsed and halved (if they are large quarter them)
    • 1 small small English or Persian cucumber chopped (yield: 2 cups chopped)
    • 1 medium red bell pepper seeds and stem removed, chopped (1 ½ cups)
    • 1 large head green leaf lettuce rinsed and chopped (6 ½ cups chopped)

    Instructions

    • Mix the mint, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt and pepper together in a small mixing bowl.
    • Toss in the tomatoes, cucumber and bell pepper then toss in the lettuce.
    • Serve with additional lemon wedges and freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.

    Notes

    Recipe Yield
    The full recipe yield is 11 cups of salad. We designated a serving to be a little over 2 cups of salad. For a side salad you may wish to have smaller portions.
    Variations
    Consider adding some reduced fat crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion or sliced green onions.
    How to Store leftovers
    The Arabic salad is best served when made. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
    MAKE AHEAD: If you won't serve the salad immediately store the dressing and chopped vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before combining. Toss with dressing a few minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6362IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
    arabic salad in a white bowl
    WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
    Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox (and more recipes every week)!
    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    Tried this recipe? Please share it!Mention @MakeItSkinnyPlease or tag #MakeItSkinnyPlease!
    « Thai Crunch Salad with Skinny Peanut Salad Dressing
    Skinny Green Goddess Dressing »

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
    Toni Dash head shot

    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

    Free Email Course

    AWESOME SKINNY TIPS & SWAPS
    Want to slim down your favorite recipes?
    These SECRETS do that and so much more!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      5 from 113 votes (99 ratings without comment)

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. cate says

      March 30, 2022 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      This was absolutely amazing in every way possible!

      Reply
    2. Noreen says

      March 30, 2022 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      My mother made this salad all the time when I was growing up. It's so refreshing with the best texture I thought. I love that you added lettuce to your version! I've been eating it the last couple days and just love it.

      Reply
    3. wilhelmina says

      March 28, 2022 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      We loved this salad! The flavors are exceptional and it was a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
    4. Kristyn says

      March 24, 2022 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      I love everything about this salad!! The dressing is delicious!! I love light & tasty salads that are easy & don't require too much.

      Reply
    5. Eden says

      March 24, 2022 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      This salad was really good. We made it as a side dish and loved it!

      Reply
    6. Taylor says

      March 24, 2022 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite salad to make with fresh veggies and herbs from my garden! It is so crisp and delicious, with the best flavor. On repeat all summer long!

      Reply
    7. Kim says

      March 24, 2022 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      This salad was perfection. Had it for dinner the other night and the whole family loved it.

      Reply
    8. Sisley says

      March 23, 2022 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      This is so fresh and crunchy - a perfect addition to our BBQ.

      Reply
    9. Beth says

      March 23, 2022 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      This is the kind of salad I love! There's such a depth of flavor here. It's not just boring leaves.

      Reply
    10. Nic says

      March 23, 2022 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious, I love using sumac! Reminded me of a good tabouleh, but in like a full green leafy salad. Thanks for a yummy recipe!

      Reply
    11. Sharon G says

      March 23, 2022 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      We made this salad yesterday and man was it ever good! We loved the fresh ingredients and crunch. The dressing was just right in flavor and amount. No soggy salad. Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Gloria says

      March 23, 2022 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      We had this salad for dinner tonight. I was looking for some new flavours and this post came up. Loved it.

      Reply
    13. Carrie D says

      March 23, 2022 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      I think I just found my new favorite salad! Even my picky son loved it!

      Reply
    14. Ieva says

      March 23, 2022 at 7:13 am

      5 stars
      I was so pleased to find this recipe! I was looking to use my somewhat neglected jar of sumac that's been in the cupboard for a few months, and this salad looked just perfect! We all enjoyed it last night and will definitely be making it again soon! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    arabic salad in a white bowl
    Picture of Toni

    Welcome! I’m Toni. I'm a Certified Nutrition Coach and NASM certified Weight Loss Specialist. I'm excited to share Classic Recipes made more calorie friendly using real food!

    More about me →

    MISP Skinny Swaps Holiday Edition.

    Savory Soups

    • white bowl of lemon chicken rice soup. Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
    • vegetable cabbage soup in a white bowl. Cabbage Vegetable Soup
    • lentil mushroom stew with title Lentil and Mushroom Stew recipe
    • homemade tomato sweet corn soup. Homemade Tomato and Sweet Corn Soup
    • low calorie vegetable noodle soup in a pot with title overlay Low Calorie Vegetable Soup with Zoodles
    • gnocchi vegetable soup overhead in white bowl. Vegetable Gnocchi Soup
    Salad recipes cheat sheet image RS

    TRENDING RIGHT NOW

    • air fryer poached eggs close up Air Fryer Poached Eggs
    • instant pot mexican shredded chicken in bowl Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
    • Instant Pot Turkey Breast roast title overlay Instant Pot Boneless Turkey Breast Roast recipe
    • air fryer miso salmon with vegetables on plate Air Fryer Miso Salmon and Vegetables
    • instant pot popcorn in bowl with instant pot Perfect Instant Pot Popcorn
    • Skinny Charcuterie Board with title overlay How to make a Skinny Easy Charcuterie Board

    Footer

    arabic salad in a white bowl
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Contact | About | Privacy Policy | Disclosure Policy | Accessibility Statement | Cookie Policy


    SIGN ME UP to get FREE recipes directly to my inbox!


    Copyright © 2021-2024 All Rights Reserved

    Make It Skinny Please is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.