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QUICK MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CRISPY SPICED FLATBREAD

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QUICK MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CRISPY SPICED FLATBREAD

QUICK MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CRISPY SPICED FLATBREAD

Looking for a light lunch, dinner, or fresh side? This vibrant Mediterranean salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy vegetables, tangy cheese, and crispy spiced flatbread for a delightful burst of flavors. Ready in minutes!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 6-8 minutes (to crisp flatbread)
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Calories: 437 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ long cucumber, diced
  • 1 small red kapia pepper, diced
  • 5 young green onions, sliced
  • ½ Romaine lettuce (or other leafy green), chopped
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 75 g crumbled goat or sheep feta cheese (telemea)
  • 1 Lebanese flatbread (store-bought)
  • 1 tbsp spicy garlic sauce
  • Dried oregano
  • Crumbled dried mint

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sumac
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove, minced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Spread spicy garlic sauce evenly on the flatbread. Sprinkle generously with dried oregano and crumbled dried mint. Bake for 6-8 minutes until crispy but not burnt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red kapia pepper, green onions, parsley, and Romaine lettuce.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Tear crispy flatbread into bite-sized pieces and add on top.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and garlic powder (or fresh garlic) to make the dressing.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

💡 Tips

  • Use fresh cherry tomatoes for natural sweetness and juiciness.
  • Adjust spicy garlic sauce on flatbread to your heat preference.
  • Sumac adds a unique tangy flavor—don’t skip it!
  • Tear flatbread just before serving to keep crispness.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Light, refreshing meals
  • Mediterranean-inspired lunches or dinners
  • Easy and quick side salads

📝 Final Thoughts

This Mediterranean salad blends fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and crispy spiced flatbread for a satisfying and quick dish. Its bright flavors and textures make it perfect for a light meal or as a vibrant side.