Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this Lebanese-inspired salad is the kind of dish that makes eating well feel genuinely exciting. Romaine, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and a generous handful of both parsley and fresh mint come together in a bowl that's as colorful as it is satisfying. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac ā that tangy, ruby-red spice that gives the whole thing a citrusy depth you won't get from bottled dressings. During pregnancy, leaning on whole, unprocessed ingredients matters, and every component here is exactly what it looks like: real vegetables, real herbs, and nothing hidden. The scallion greens keep the flavor bright without being too sharp, and the double hit of sumac ā in the dressing and dusted on top ā makes each bite feel a little special. It comes together in minutes, which is a genuine gift when energy isn't always on your side. Serve it immediately so the romaine stays crisp and the herbs stay vibrant.
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1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
6 radishes, thinly sliced
4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For serving
¼ tsp ground sumac, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, dried mint, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
2
Add the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, scallion greens, parsley, and fresh mint to a large salad bowl.
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