Shanklish Salad
Tangy, herby shanklish crumbles mingle with crisp cucumber and tomato, brightened by lemon and sumac for a lively, no-cook Middle Eastern salad. It comes together quickly and rewards a short rest so the flavors marry.
6 oz shanklish, crumbled
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup parsley, chopped
¼ cup mint, chopped
¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
3 tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sumac
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper, optional
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
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