Description
Parsley Salad is a refreshing and herb-forward dish made with simple ingredients like fresh parsley, lemon, and olive oil. It’s a healthy, zesty salad that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or hearty mains.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves (flat-leaf preferred), roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint (if using), red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and capers. Toss to mix.
- Make the dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and sumac (if using).
- Assemble the salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately as a side dish or a light appetizer.
Notes
- This salad can be made a couple of hours ahead of time, but add the dressing just before serving to keep it fresh.
- For a heartier version, toss in cooked quinoa, bulgur, or chickpeas.