Israeli Salad Recipe is a quick, fresh salad loaded with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, parsley, and a simple lemon dressing.
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The Salad I Couldn’t Stop Eating in Israel!
It is satisfying to a salad that is simple, fresh, and made with ingredients I almost always have on hand, and this Israeli salad is exactly that. It’s just chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and a quick lemon dressing, but when everything is finely chopped and tossed together it turns into something really special and seriously satisfying.
It is satisfying to this salad as an straightforward side, but it’s also great spooned over grilled chicken or fish almost like a fresh, chunky salsa. It’s bright, refreshing, and goes with just about everything. Plus, it’s so straightforward to make!
Featured Comment
My granddaughter made this several nights ago and she added an avocado and it was satisfying. Great salad and will use the recipe a lot
-Vicki
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tip |
|---|---|
| Cucumbers & tomatoes | Use firm cucumbers and ripe tomatoes. |
| Parsley & red onion | Chop parsley fine for even flavor. Soak onion in cold water to mellow the bite. |
| Lemon juice & olive oil | Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Whisk well so it coats everything evenly. |
| Paprika, salt & pepper | Add to taste. Start small and adjust after tossing the salad. |
Quick Tip
Kristen suggests various Israeli Salad variations: add Greek yogurt for creaminess, chickpeas for heartiness, jalapeño for spice, olives, capers, or pepperoncini for zing, and top with feta cheese for extra flavor.
How To Make Israeli Salad Recipe
- Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and red onions.
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Toss vegetables with dressing.
Variations
- Add a diced sweet or green bell pepper.
- Toss in some other fresh herbs, like cilantro or fresh mint.
- Add in some roasted chickpeas (home cooks enjoy the chickpeas on this Buddha bowl!).
- Sprinkle in some sumac (a dried red Middle Eastern spice with a nice tartness).
- Spoon some of the Israeli Salad on top of hummus.
- Serve with toasted pita chips.
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