A delicious summer salad to serve when summer vegetables are at their peak.  Great with grilled meat, fish, and tofu. 

somali summer salad
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
  • 3 apples 
  • 2 green peppers 
  • 3 tomatoes 
  • 2 cucumbers 
  • salt and pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice.
  2. Dice all the fruits and vegetables and then add to the bowl.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional).
  4. Serve chilled.
  5. Best served within 24 hours.
 

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving size: ### oz
Calories 92 per serving

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The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Mazzullo, N. 2025, Somali Summer Salad, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

Extension Associated Contacts

Natalie Mazzullo
Natalie Mazzullo
Hans Weding
Hans Weding
 

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