Israeli Salad
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
66 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Israeli Salad
Description
The Israeli Salad recipe combines fresh cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion with freshly chopped mint and parsley. Dressed simply with lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt, this salad features vibrant colors and crisp textures. The lemon juice provides a fresh tang, while the olive oil adds a subtle richness that binds the ingredients together.
This salad is typically served chilled and pairs well as a light side dish for grilled meats, fish, or alongside Middle Eastern-inspired meals. It can brighten heavier dishes with its freshness and balance flavors on a warm day.
To maintain its crispness, it's best prepared shortly before serving or kept refrigerated until ready. Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste and ensure the vegetables are cut uniformly for the best texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes diced
- 2 cups cucumber English, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper optional, diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup mint finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Season with salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1438IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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