Classic Israeli Salad

Name: Classic Israeli Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 medium green bell pepper; ¼ red onion; ½ cup fresh parsley; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
78 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Israeli

Classic Israeli Salad

Winston Campbell

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Wonderfully fresh-tasting and versatile, Israeli salad consists of finely chopped vegetables dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 English cucumber diced (3 cups)
2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced (2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper diced (1 cup)
¼ red onion minced (1 cup)
½ cup fresh parsley minced
¼ cup olive oil extra-virgin
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed (from one large lemon)
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

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Instructions

In a large salad bowl, add the diced cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Gently mix to combine.
Pour the olive oil and lemon juice on top of the veggies. Sprinkle them with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Mix again. Taste to see if you'd like to add more salt, then serve.

Notes

The secret to a truly good Israeli salad is to make sure the vegetables are finely chopped. This enables the dressing to coat the vegetables well, and this is why this salad is so delicious.
It’s also important to use plenty of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. So, while ¼ cup of oil seems like a lot, please use all of it. Remember, this salad will be divided into eight servings.
When chopping vegetables, curl your fingers inwards to protect them from the knife.
Storing leftovers: Unlike a lettuce-based salad, the veggies won’t wilt, but the salad’s flavor and texture will slowly deteriorate after about 24 hours in the fridge. Pour out some of the accumulated juices and stir the salad before serving it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)