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Israeli Salad

This Israeli salad is a refreshing blend of chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and peppers, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A colorful side dish that pairs well with chicken and fish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber finely diced
  • 1 cup Roma tomato seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers finely diced, you can use red, orange, yellow or a combination of colors
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves minced, optional
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the cucumber, tomato, onion, bell peppers, parsley and mint (if using) in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. I recommend serving this salad right away.

Notes

  • I typically use Persian or English cucumbers for this salad. You can use traditional waxed cucumbers, but you’ll want to peel them first and scoop out the seeds.
  • Roma tomatoes are the best choice for Israeli salad as they are firm and don’t contain as many seeds as other varieties.
  • You can use any color of bell pepper that you have on hand..
  • This salad can be made up to 2 days before you plan to serve it. Keep in mind that tomatoes can become mealy when stored in the fridge, so I do think the texture is best on this salad when served right away.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1700IU (34%) Vitamin C 60.3mg (67%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1700IU 34%
Vitamin C 60.3mg 67%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.