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Lebanese Zaatar Salad recipe

Lebanese Zaatar Salad

A fresh Lebanese salad made with wild thyme, lemon, olive oil, and onions. Light, slightly bitter, and full of flavor.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh wild thyme leaves only
  • 1 small onion very finely chopped
  • ⅓ bunch green onions chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • (optional) pita bread, labneh, or olives

Method
 

  1. Wash well, dry, and pick off the leaves.
  2. Place the thyme in a bowl. Then add in your chopped onions.
  3. Add lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  4. Mix gently until everything is coated.
  5. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then serve fresh.

Notes

  • Use tender leaves to reduce bitterness
  • Add more lemon if you want a brighter taste
  • If thyme isn’t available, use fresh oregano or thyme
  • Best eaten fresh (within a few hours)