Classic Israeli Salad
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Classic Israeli Salad
Description
This salad combines English cucumber, seeded tomatoes, green bell pepper, minced red onion, and fresh parsley all cut into small, uniform pieces to create the distinctive texture and bite of Classic Israeli Salad. The dressing is a straightforward mixture of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for brightness and balance.
The finely chopped vegetables allow the dressing to coat every piece thoroughly, enhancing the overall flavor and creating a harmonized texture. This salad typically accompanies Middle Eastern or Mediterranean meals but is equally suitable as a crisp, fresh side in various other cuisines.
Proper chopping technique such as curling fingers to protect the knuckles ensures evenly diced vegetables and safer preparation. Leftovers keep relatively well due to the absence of leafy greens but should be stirred and drained of accumulated juices before serving after about 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber diced (3 cups)
- 2 tomato seeded and diced (2 cups, medium
- 1 green bell pepper diced (1 cup, medium
- ¼ red onion minced (1 cup)
- ½ cup parsley minced, fresh
- ¼ cup olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed (from one large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
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
- Chop vegetables finely to allow the dressing to coat evenly and enhance flavor.
- Use the full amount of olive oil and lemon juice to properly dress the salad for its typical taste.
- Curl your fingers inward while chopping to protect them from the knife.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; stir and pour off excess juices before serving again.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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