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Simple Shepherd’s Salad (Recipe Inspired by THE JINN DAUGHTER)

Classic Shepherd's Salad in a bowl with a spoon on Replica Surfaces background

Simple Shepherd’s Salad is another book-inspired recipe for The Jinn Daughter.

This classic Mediterranean/Middle Eastern side dish pairs super well with my Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls, and is a more traditional version of my Chickpea Shepherd’s Salad.

 

ingredients for shepherd's salad in a bowl

 

Why I love Shepherd’s Salad

The reason I love Simple Shepherd’s Salad is right in the name: it’s simple. 

This crisp, refreshing dish involves just a few ingredients: tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and green pepper. You can put any herbs you like into it, but I love using fresh mint, some dill, and parsley. 

chopped veggies in a bowl

The salad dressing isn’t even really a dressing. It’s just lemon juice squeezed over the veggies and herbs, along with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. 

Throw all the ingredients in a large bowl, stir them together, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes for a dynamite side dish. 

salad ingredients

 

What else can you serve with Simple Shepherd’s Salad?

Obviously, I think you should make Shepherd’s Salad anytime you’re cooking up some Mushroom Shawarma Grain Bowls. However, it’s also a great make-ahead dish for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, and other gatherings. Double or triple the ingredient amounts to feed a crowd or to have leftovers for lunch all week. 

close up of salad

The bright, citrusy flavor cuts through spiced, spicy, and cream-based dishes really well. Serve it up with some Black Bean Burgers, Halal-Inspired Chicken and Rice, or Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches.

Or, make it as a healthy side dish for Mac and Cheese, Mushroom Brie Mac and Cheese, or Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce.

dish

Classic Shepherd's Salad in a bowl with a spoon on Replica Surfaces background

Simple Shepherd's Salad

A simple, quick salad made with red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green pepper, then tossed with some fresh herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil. A perfect side dish for any meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup diced Persian cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place all salad ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Let marinate in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving.
Keyword vegetarian

 

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