Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad)
Chopped tomato, cucumber, and herbs with sumac dressing.
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- 4 Tomato
- 1 Cucumber
- ½ Onion
- 4 tbsp Parsley
- 1 tbsp Sumac
- 1 Lemon
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Mint (optional)
Method
- Chop the tomato, cucumber, onion, and herbs.
- Squeeze the lemon over the salad, then toss with the sumac, olive oil, and salt.
- Serve fresh.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad)
Salatet banadoura is a Levantine tomato salad, a close relative of the wider family of chopped Middle Eastern salads that lean on sumac for their signature tang. Ripe tomato and cucumber are diced small alongside onion and a generous handful of parsley and mint, then dressed simply with lemon, olive oil, and salt. Sumac is what makes it distinctly Levantine — its deep-red, lemony sourness threads through everything without the sharpness of extra citrus. It comes together in minutes and asks nothing of the stove.
The pleasure is in its freshness: juicy tomato, cool crisp cucumber, and bright herbs all lifted by the double acidity of lemon and sumac. There's no cooking to muddy the flavors, so the vegetables stay lively and the dressing tastes clean and tart. Mint and parsley add fragrance and a cooling edge that makes it especially welcome in warm weather. Traditionally it rounds out a mezze spread or sits beside grilled meats and rice, where its acidity cuts through richer dishes; it's light enough to eat on its own but versatile enough to accompany almost anything off the grill.
Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad)?
One serving of Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad) has about 194 calories, with 3g of protein, 12g of carbs, 16g of fat and 4g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out mint — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Salatet Banadoura (Levantine Tomato and Sumac Salad) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.