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.
1
Wash and peel the cucumbers, wash the bell pepper and remove the seeds and stem, wash the tomatoes.
- Cucumbers: 5 piece
- Bell pepper: 3 pieces
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
2
Cut everything into thin circles.
3
Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings.
- Salad onion: 3 heads
4
Wash the greens and chop them finely.
- Cilantro: 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.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Pour with vinegar, sprinkle with herbs, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
- 3% vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
- Basil: 1 bunch
- Parsley: 1 bunch
