Simple and delicious Israeli Salad Recipe with veggies, parsley, and a quick lemon-olive oil dressing.
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The Salad I Couldnโt Stop Eating in Israel!
I got totally hooked on Israeli Salad during a trip to Israel. It showed up at almost every meal, and I couldnโt get enough. Itโs super simple: just chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and a few fresh herbs, but somehow itโs packed with flavor.
I took a local cooking class while there and picked up a few tricks to make it just right. I make this all the time now. Itโs so good stuffed in Beef Gyros or served with grilled chicken. Fresh, crisp, and full of flavorโit goes with everything.
Ingredients
- Cucumbers & Tomatoes: Form the base of the salad, offering crunch and juiciness.
- Parsley & Red Onion: Add freshness and a hint of sharpness.
- Lemon Juice & Olive Oil: Create a tangy and smooth dressing.
- Paprika, Salt, & Pepper: Season the salad, adding spice and enhancing flavors.
Quick Tip
Kristen suggests various Israeli Salad variations: add Greek yogurt for creaminess, chickpeas for heartiness, jalapeรฑo 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
Variation Ideas
- Add a diced sweet or green bell pepper.
- Toss in some other fresh herbs, like cilantro or fresh mint.
- Add in some roasted chickpeas (we love 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.
More Easy Salad Recipes:
Israeli Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste (I add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Whisk with a fork. Drizzle dressing over vegetables and stir to coat.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Thatโs a Moroccan Salad, imported by Moroccan Jews to Israel. Very delicious! Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks Karin!
My granddaughter made this several nights ago and she added an avocado and it was delicious. Great salad and will use the recipe a lot. Vicki
So happy to hear that! Thank you!