# Crunchy Summer Salad

A crunchy and flavorful summer salad recipe designed for healthy eating without sacrificing taste.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- cumin
- paprika
- salt
- water
- cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- tahini
- 0.5 of a lemon lemon juice
- black pepper
- salt
- fresh cilantro or parsley
- olive oil
- cucumber
- tomato
- red onion
- chives or tender garlic (green part)
- shredded cooked chicken
- yogurt

## Instructions

1. In a mixer, combine sun-dried tomatoes hydrated in olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt.
2. Add a little water if needed, and blend.
3. Add the paste to cooked rice and mix.
4. Spread the rice on a tray and put it in the air fryer or oven for 10-15 minutes.
5. In a bowl, add tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, and olive oil.
6. Add a bit of water if necessary to reach the desired consistency.
7. Add fresh cilantro, black pepper, and salt for extra flavor.
8. Mix well.
9. Assemble the salad with cucumber, tomato, dried tomato, red onion, chives, shredded chicken, and rice.
10. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and enjoy.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- air fryer
- oven

## Tips

- Enjoy this salad during summer days for a refreshing and healthy meal.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJefwlOtMLG/?igsh=dnM2bWczdmJ2ODA4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dfb05279-e088-4c88-815e-3a2ffd263450
- Extracted: 2025-05-10

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