RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SALATA ME PIPERKI FROM CYPRUS

Salata Me Piperki is a traditional Cyprus salad that combines fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes with tasty Mediterranean herbs. It is a refreshing and delicious option that perfectly accompanies main dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients de Salata Me Piperki:

2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

4 ripe tomatoes, cut into pieces

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1 red pepper, seeded and cut into strips

A few fresh mint leaves, chopped

A few fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation of Salata Me Piperki step by step:

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, peppers, mint and parsley.

Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.

Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad and then add the olive oil.

Mix all the ingredients gently so that the flavors integrate.

Refrigerate Salata Me Piperki for at least 30 minutes before serving, so the flavors can blend and intensify.

Serve the fresh salad as a side or as a main dish along with pita bread or feta cheese.

Enjoy this refreshing and tasty Salata Me Piperki inspired by Cypriot cuisine!