Cucumber Za’atar Salad

This Middle-Eastern salad is quick and easy to prepare and low in kilojoules.

2 English cucumbers

Vinaigrette
15 ml sugar
5 ml vinegar
15 ml olive oil
2.5 salt

To garnish
5 ml Za’atar Spice Mix
cherry tomatoes, halved
fresh parsley, finely chopped

1. Peel, seed and slice the cucumbers into thin slices.  Or use an apple corer to seed the cucumber (see photo below).
2. Combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a medium mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Add the cucumber slices to the mixing bowl and toss lightly to mix.
4. Place the cucumber slices decoratively on a salad platter and sprinkle with the Za’atar spice mix.
5. Garnish with cherry tomatoes or parsley before serving.