Israeli Chopped Salad
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 - 6 servings
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Israeli Chopped Salad
Description
The Israeli Chopped Salad combines a medley of diced vegetables, including red onion, multi-colored bell peppers, Persian cucumber, and small cherry tomatoes cut in half. Feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast while extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice create a bright vinaigrette base. Dried thyme and oregano contribute subtle herbal notes, balanced with freshly cracked salt and black pepper to taste.
The vegetables are cut into small, even dice to ensure a consistent texture throughout the salad. Tossing the ingredients with the dressing evenly distributes flavors without overpowering the crispness of the fresh produce. The optional garnish of fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or thyme adds a final touch of color and aroma just before serving.
This salad pairs well with a variety of meals, offering a refreshing counterpoint to richer proteins or grains. It can be prepared slightly in advance and refrigerated for optimal flavor melding, although it is best enjoyed while the vegetables retain their crunch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 red green, orange, and yellow bell peppers
- 1 cucumber no need to peel, Persian
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved, small
- feta cheese about 4 oz
- extra virgin olive oil about 4 - 6 Tbsp
- lemon juice of 1
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Cut all the ingredients except the tomatoes in a small, even dice.
- Toss with the oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Add the salt and pepper according to taste.
- Taste to adjust the seasonings, and then refrigerate until needed.
- Garnish with a few fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or thyme just before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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