Parsley Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish that brings out the best of this often-underappreciated herb. With its bright flavor and slight peppery undertones, parsley forms the perfect base for a light, refreshing salad. Combined with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a simple lemon vinaigrette, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. It’s the ideal side dish for grilled meats or fish, or you can enjoy it on its own for a light, detoxifying meal. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this parsley salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped (flat-leaf or curly)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the chopped parsley, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion. If using, add the fresh mint leaves for extra freshness and flavor.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently until the parsley and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add toppings: For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad just before serving.
Serve your Parsley Salad chilled or at room temperature as a light, refreshing side, or pair it with pita bread and hummus for a Mediterranean-inspired meal!