Egyptian Salad ....Recipe

Egyptian Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

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·                                 8 large firm tomatoes

·                                 6 large cucumbers

·                                 1  onion ,

·                                 1 large lemon

·                                 white vinegar

·                                 salt

 

 

How to make it

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·                                 Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized cubes and put into a medium salad bowl.

·                                 Salt very liberally.

·                                 Squeeze tin he juice of the whole lemon.

·                                 Add 2 Tbsp vinegar.

·                                 Toss the salad and taste.

·                                 Add more salt and vinegar (and lemon juice) to make your desired taste and tanginess.

·                                 Onion and or hot peppers can be added to this salad, if you wish.

Tomato Watermelon Salad

           

Ingredients

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·                                 5 cups watermelon, cubed 3/4 inch pieces

·                                 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cubed 3/4 inch pieces

·                                 3 teaspoons sugar

·                                 1/2 teaspoon salt

·                                 1 small red onion, quartered and sliced

·                                 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

·                                 1/4 cup olive oil

·                                 cracked black pepper, to taste

How to make it

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·                                 Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat. Set aside and let stand for 15 minutes.

·                                 Stir together with fruit, the onion, vinegar and oil. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

·                                 Serve chilled (over lettuce leaves if desired).

Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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·                                 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

·                                 5 green onions finely chopped

·                                 2 large tomatoes diced

·                                 1-1/4 cup celery diced

·                                 1-1/4 cup mayonnaise

·                                 5 teaspoons white vinegar

·                                 1/4 teaspoon salt

·                                 1/4 teaspoon pepper

·                                 1 pound cooked bacon crumbled

How to make it

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·                                 Cook macaroni according to package directions.

·                                 Drain and rinse in cold water.

·                                 In large bowl combine macaroni, green onions, tomatoes and celery.

·                                 In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper then pour over macaroni mixture then stir to coat and put in rectangular baking pan.

·                                 Cover and chill for 2 hours.

·                                 Just before serving add bacon.

Corn and Tomato Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Ingredients

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·                                 Combine in large bowl:

·                                 3 cups  - can  frozen corn 

·                                 5 medium tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped

·                                 2/3 cup finely chopped red onion

            In blender, purée until smooth:

·                                 1/4 cup olive oil

·                                 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

·                                 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

·                                 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

·                                 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

·                                 2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar

·                                 1 garlic clove

·                                 salt and pepper

 

How to make it

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·                                 Just before serving, pour dressing over corn mixture and toss.