Armenian vegetable salad

4 servings

30 minutes

Armenian-style vegetable salad is a vibrant embodiment of freshness and flavor harmony typical of traditional Armenian cuisine. This salad consists of juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, aromatic sweet peppers, and tender salad onions, offering a sense of summer abundance. Historically, Armenian cuisine is known for its simple yet rich dishes where each ingredient reveals its flavor. Cilantro, basil, and parsley add a special note, enhancing the aroma. A light tang from vinegar unites all components while spices add zest. This salad is perfect as a fresh complement to meat dishes or as a light snack on its own.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 125.4
• Proteins: 5.5g
• Fats: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 26.5g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 6 pc
• Cucumbers: 5 pc
• Sweet pepper: 3 pc
• Salad onions: 3 head
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Basil: 1 bunch
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Vinegar 3%: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash and peel the cucumbers, wash the bell pepper and remove the seeds and stem, wash the tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 5 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 6 pieces

2. Cut everything into thin circles.

3. Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salad onions: 3 heads

4. Wash the greens and chop them finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Parsley: 1 bunch

5. Layer the vegetables in a deep salad bowl, lightly salt and pepper each layer, and place the onion on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Pour with vinegar, sprinkle with herbs, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar 3%: 1 teaspoon
   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Parsley: 1 bunch