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    Sallatë Jeshile – Green Salad

    May 7, 2014 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    A simple green salad, lightly dressed with just olive oil, vinegar and salt is a refreshing treat. Just use what is the freshest, mix and enjoy. The Albanians buy their ingredients fresh from a local farmers market. They are open daily there.

    Albania side saladThis is truly just a typical green  salad  with an oil and vinegar dressing.  A perfect side for any meal. Feel free to simply use whatever is fresh and in season.  Add peppers, cucumber etc.  I think you will like this super easy green salad.

    Did you know that Mother Theresa is from Albania?  She is beloved in her native country.  Today where she was born is in Macedonia but the Albanians claim her as theirs. If you would like to learn more about this beautiful country be sure to check out "Our Journey to Albania".  There you will also find more authentic Albanian recipes to complete your meal along with your green salad. 

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    Sallatë Jeshile – Green Salad

    A lovely green salad to enjoy next to just about anything, just use whatever is fresh and on hand.
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Albania
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 252kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1 hea romaine lettuce or any type you like cut into bite size pieces
    • ½ red onion sliced, if it is a strong onion, you should soak it about 10 minutes in ice water
    • 1 tomato quartered
    • olives black, green or both, sliced
    • For the Dressing:
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons Vinegar white, red or balsamic
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix together all the vegetables and olives.
    • Whisk together the dressing and pour over the salad just prior to serving.
    • Toss gently and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

     

    More Albania

    • Fried Eggplant and Zucchini, served with cucumber yogurt from Albania
    • Pule Me Arra – Albanian Chicken with Walnuts
    • Byrek me Spinaq- Albanian Spinach Pie
    • Revani – Albanian Cake
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