Khubeize Salad or Malva Leaves Salad

An Authentic Lebanese Salad, Khubeize in English means "Malva Parviflora or Malva Mallow Leaves". Also known as cheeseweed.

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Step 1

Soak the Khubeize leaves in water while removing the leaves from the stems, add a little salt. Rinse it under running water and drain well.

Step 2

In a deep bowl, put the chopped onions, add the chopped Khubeize (Malva leaves), Sprinkle a little salt, and start rubbing the leaves with onion vigorously until you get most of the water out of the leaves.

Step 3

For the dressing; In a mortar, smash the garlic with pinch of salt, add the olive oil and lemon, pinch of pepper and mix all together.

Step 4

Put the Khubeize in a serving plate, add the dressing, sprinkle lemon zest, toss all together and serve.