What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber?

What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber? - Vegetable Salad on Plate

Not sure if there is an proper name, had it in Israel but have seen it (or similar variations) in Moroccan restaurants (in the US). Comprised of primarily diced cucumbers and tomatoes, that have been seasoned.



Best Answer

Not too surprisingly given where you found it, it's called an Israeli Salad in most parts of the world.

In Israel, it's just called a chopped salad or (according to the wiki article - I never personally encountered this) an Arab salad.




Pictures about "What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber?"

What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber? - Top view of bowls with different salads with fresh vegetable slices and white sauce near bowl with lentils and egg yolk on top with menu and candles in cafe
What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber? - From above of healthy diet salad in bowl and plate with quail eggs fork and bun placed on white marble table
What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber? - Close-Up Photo of Vegetable Salad on Bowl



What is the name of a cucumber tomato onion salad?

Kachumber / Kuchumber is a simple fresh chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt pepper lemon dressing.

Why is it called Israeli salad?

It was adopted by Jewish immigrants to the Levant in the late 19th century, who found the locally grown Kirby cucumbers and tomatoes in popular local salad. It was popularized in the kibbutzim, where the Jewish farmers had local fresh produce at hand. The name Israeli Salad is used mainly outside of Israel.



Shirazi Salad | Flavorful Side Dish




More answers regarding what is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber?

Answer 2

In Turkey it is referred to as Çoban salatas? (pronounced 'choban'; shepherd's salad.)

Usually consisting of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, salt, oil, lemon, and sometimes pomegranate juice.

Answer 3

Probably not in Israel, but there is an Iranian recipe called Salad-e Shirazi. It contains chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, lime juice, olive oil, fresh mint, salt and pepper.

Answer 4

The description itself is the base for Fattoush, which has as many names as variations: alt text

I found one place that calls it "Jerusalem Salad" (theirs is served with tahini). Another restaurant has a variation that includes green bell peppers called "Lebanese Salad." (Click here for a bunch of pretty pictures)

Answer 5

In Australia, I think it's just called Greek Salad.

It has Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Olives & Fetta Cheese + Olive Oil + some lemon Juice and so on..

Answer 6

Greek or Turkish shepherds salad is the most common name by folks who aren't Jewish in my area. As its a pan Mediterranean salad I suspect folks call it whatever region of that area they are closest to.

Answer 7

In Morocco, this is a very common salad, it's usually made from diced cucumbers, tomato, and parsley to which a vinaigrette is added, some people add finely chopped onions. Variations include mint, and the vinaigrette is sometimes made with salt, pepper and paprika or cumin also.

http://moroccanfood.about.com/od/saladsandsidedishes/r/moroccan_cucumber_tomato_salad.htm

Answer 8

its called horiatiki salad (????????? ??????)

Answer 9

In Palestine, this is called Gaza Salad.

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Chan Walrus, ROMAN ODINTSOV, Karolina Grabowska, Essen Service