If you’re looking for a simple, yet satisfying and healthy salad recipe, Salata is perfect for you. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s a crunchy and refreshing dish that can be served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own.
If you are looking for the PERFECT way to get your healthy vegetables in while also tasting a delicious Salata, try our method!
Typically Salata is just Tomatoes, Cilantro, Onions, and Lemon. But we wanted to add some more vegetables in because it gives it some great texture that will make every bite so satisfying. Our ingredients, such as the cucumber and carrots, give it such a satisfying crunch and it goes so well with Afghan Rice.
This is usually dressed in lemon juice but you can also top it with some olive oil and some black pepper as well. This will give it that extra flavor profile you’re craving.
Feel free to add plenty of different vegetables to this. Radishes, bell peppers, and fresh herbs go great with this. We love the dried mint addition as well.
The versatility of Salata is second-to-none
Salata is such a class Afghan salad, and it goes great with absolutely any main dish. It’s so simple to make and it’s adaptable to anything you make with it. There are various methods of making this salad and personal touches make it that much better!
Tips for Making Perfect Salata
- Fresh Ingredients: Make sure you’re using the absolute freshest ingredients when making Salata. That’s the best way to eat it and the taste of fresh ingredients makes all the difference. Quality ingredients will contribute significantly to the overall taste.
- Planning Ahead: Make sure you outline the recipe and ingredients prior to starting. It’ll be a smoother process if you know what’s going in it and how much seasonings to put in.
- Seasoning Gradually: Speaking of seasonings, make sure you taste it as you add spices to it. Making sure you’re not overdoing it. It’s much easier to adjust your seasonings if you’re tasting it as you’re adjusting. You’ll thank yourself later.
- Proper Cutting Techniques: Be safe when handling a knife to cut your ingredients. Be safe and master basic cutting techniques and this will enhance the awesome texture of Salata!
- Experiment With Herbs: Don’t be scared and add any type of herbs you want! Different varieties of herbs and spices will enhance that flavor drastically!
Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2-3 Tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro Leaves, finely chopped
- 3 Green Onion, finely chopped
- 10 Baby Carrots, chopped
- 1 Lemon
- Salt to taste
Salata is extremely quick and easy to make. It requires no cooking, which is perfect for a hot, summer day when you’re trying to avoid anything that could heat the house up. This refreshing salad is made with fresh ingredients and is a delicious way to get in your daily servings of vegetables.
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash vegetables and herbs and pat dry.
- Chop cilantro and green onions finely.
- Peel cucumber and chop.
- Dice tomatoes and carrots.
- Add vegetables and herbs to mixing bowl.
- Squeeze lemon juice over salad and salt to taste.
- Mix everything together and enjoy!
The beauty of a perfectly prepared Salata lies not only in its delightful taste but also in its adaptability.
Feel free to customize this with anything you’d like. Add any veggies or any sort of toppings over it as this will quite literally taste great with anything you can think of! You can also adjust the salt or lemon that you add in to make it a bit healthier or add more to increase that flavor! Furthermore, add some extra spices and seasonings if you desire. There’s no limit to what you can do with this Salata recipe.
Storage Recommendations
Refrigeration
Seal the Salata in airtight containers. We highly recommend using airtight containers such as Skroam’s 10 Pack Glass Containers because glass is best! You will need this because of the fresh ingredients of the Salata. This will ensure a longer timeframe of it staying fresh.
Separate dressing from salata
if you decided to add a different type of dressing to your Salata, make sure to try and separate them from the vegetables. Store it separately and this will help the salata be less soggy.
avoid freezing
Do not freeze the Salata because freezing certain vegetables will alter the texture and we do not recommend it at all.
please do not reheat
This should not even have to be said but please do not reheat your salata in a microwave or stove. That would not be salata anymore lol!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Salata is an Afghan salad known for having fresh ingredients and amazingly vibrant colors. The tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, carrots, and cilantro in lemon juice and salt make the absolute perfect combination.
If you prepared Salata ahead of time and need to keep it for storage, then we recommend in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
The typical Salata recipe is just tomatoes, red onions, salt and tomatoes. But we added more and you should not be afraid to add anything you like to make whatever variation of Salata you want. It’s salad after all. Salad is a very vague term of a mix of vegetables. Go nuts!
This is an amazing recipe to have if you’re trying to eat healthier! The fresh vegetables and perfect seasonings make this a great healthy treat!
Eat it by itself or eat it with quite literally any main dish that you would normally eat a salad with.
Afghan Salata is a perfect way to add a nutritious and tasty element to any meal. We love serving it with Afghan White Rice “Challow” and Beef Korma. However, it’s equally as delicious on its own. Plus, it’s so easy to prepare, you’ll want to make it all the time!
Want More Great Recipes like this? Here are some of our Go-To Recipes to pair with this Salata or just eat by itself
Kabuli Palaw, Afghan Brown Rice
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Afghan Salata
Ingredients
- 1 Cucumber peeled and chopped
- 2-3 Tomato diced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro Leaves finely chopped
- 3 Green Onion finely chopped
- 10 Baby Carrots* chopped
- 1 Lemon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash vegetables and herbs and pat dry.
- Chop cilantro and green onions finely.
- Peel cucumber and chop.
- Dice tomatoes and carrots.
- Add vegetables and herbs to mixing bowl.
- Squeeze lemon juice over salad and salt to taste.
- Mix everything together and enjoy!
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