LEBANESE GREEN WILD THYME SALAD – SALATAT ZA’ATAR

Za’atar is the Arabic name for the perennial herb called wild thyme, or Lebanese oregano. It was once gathered in the wild, but due to increasing demand, it is now cultivated. Farmers grow the certified organic za’atar plants from seed in greenhouses and typically harvest in September or October. Green Wild Thyme Makes a Very Healthy Salad! Thyme has many health benefits and an intense flavor

INGREDIENTS

1 Bunch of Green Wild Thyme

1 very small Onion, (yellow or white) finely chopped

1/3 Bunch of Green Onions, finely chopped

Juice from 1 Freshly Squeezed Lemon

2 tsp. of Quality Olive Oil

a Dash of Salt

METHOD

Rinse then dry the wild thyme well.

Handpick its tiny green leaves, especially those at the top of the stems. Discard the stems.

Finely chop the green and white onions.

Mix it all with the freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, a dash of salt, and enjoy!

Wild thyme has a strong bold flavor that tends to have a subtle hint of bitterness (aka healthy). We typically eat this salad with pita bread. 

NOTE

Zaatar has some truly impressive health benefits, including its ability to improve the immune system, boost skin health, build strong bones, increase circulation, clear out the respiratory tracts, soothe inflammation, boost energy, improve mood, aid memory, and treat chronic diseases.