Salata Falahiyeh – Simple Arab tomato salad

Salata Falahiyeh - Simple Arab tomato salad

This Salata Falahiyeh is something that’s pretty much always around in our house. We love eating this even just plain with bread and of course with meals. Salata Falahiyeh translates to a farmer/village salad which tend to be made of simple and minimal ingredients. Think of this as the Arab pico de gallo – instead of cilantro and lime, we use mint and lemon. We also add pepper and olive oil.

Truth be told, this salad is so simple and not in need of a “recipe”, think of this as a basic guideline to asuper simple salad. Since there are so few ingredients here, make sure you find the best possible to ensure the most flavorful outcome.

Salata Falahiyeh - Simple Arab tomato salad

What to eat this Salata Falahiyeh with

This salad goes great with just about everything, even just using it to fill up some warm pita bread! But I personally think this salad is delicious with fish like my blackened salmon with walnut date gremolata, seared scallops and chicken dishes like my Greek chicken or some chicken shawarma!

Salata Falahiyeh - Simple Arab tomato salad

If you love simple salads, try these!

Middle Eastern simple salad
Summer rice salad
Arab style potato salad
Salata Tahini
Horiatiki Greek salad
Fattoush salad

As usual, if you make this, comment down below and rate this recipe to let me know your thoughts! Also share a picture or tag me on Instagram @thebitewithjackie, I love seeing your remakes!

Salata Falahiyeh - Simple Arab tomato salad

Salata Falahiyeh (Arab farmer/village salad)

A simple salad enjoyed all throughout summer with just about everything from kebabs and fish to cheese and bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 Tomatoes diced
  • ½ – 1 Yellow onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeno seeded, deveined and diced (optional)
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint
  • Juice from ½ – 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all salad ingredients into a bowl. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy immediately but like most salads, as it sits it gets even better!
Keyword Salad, Simple salad, Tomatoes

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