~Salata Balady~ (Mixed Salad) Egyptians'daily salad. It is always served with fish and rice dishes. This is the basic salad, but, of course you can add whatever raw vegetables you like. Why not try chopped raw spinach? A real treat. Vegetarians can omit yogurt from the dressing and have a delicious salad. ~Ingredients~ 4 medium cucumbers 2 medium tomatoes 1 medium lettuce 1 large onion 2 medium green peppers 3 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp dry mint 1 tbsp yogurt 2 tbsp corn or olive oil 1 tsp salt ¾ cup vinegar Wash vegetables thoroughly. Peel onion. Cut all in very small cubes and mix in large bowl. Note that you can peel the cucumbers and tomatoes, but keeping the skin makes the salad more colorful and richer in vitamins. Prepare the seasoning by mixing all other ingredients. Pour over salad and mix well. Serve cold or at room temperature. Serves 4-6. Mandino's Main Kitchen Egyptian Recipes Household Tips Egyptian Cuisine Webrings Links About Mandino's Causes Memberships Mandino's Forum Add-A-Link Links You Added Measures   Glossary   Kids Kitchen   Menus   Trivia   About Egypt   Links with   are not yet accessible. They will be available shortly. Sorry for inconvenience. Are you looking for something specific? Try our search engine below. Website Search Engine (enter key word): (The engine is still under construction. So, please bear with us. Thanks !) Forum & Search Engine provided by: Music playing is "Bakteb Esmak Ya 7Habibi" <bgsound src="../midiarabic/bakteb.mid" controls="smallconsole"> For background, graphics & Midi sources, please refer to Appetizers & Salads. Thanks. Mixed Salad Last Updated June 01, 1998