Here’s a simple and delicious Israeli Salad with veggies, parsley, and a quick lemon-olive oil dressing.
We love topping these Chicken Gyros or Chicken Shawarma Wraps with this easy-to-make, light, and refreshing salad.
Israeli Salad
Experience the fresh and vibrant taste of an authentic Israeli Salad, a dish I became obsessed with during my trip to Israel. This simple yet flavorful salad combines chopped tomatoes, crisp onions, cucumbers, and fresh herbs.
It’s a perfect addition to any meal, we love adding it to these Beef Gyros. After participating in local cooking classes in Israel, I’ve perfected this recipe, bringing a taste of Israeli culinary tradition right to your plate.
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, jalapeño for spice, olives, capers, or pepperoncini for zing, and top with feta cheese for extra flavor.
How To Make Israeli Salad
- Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and red onions.
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Toss vegetables with dressing.
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
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups Persian cucumbers (~2 cucumbers)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- SALAD: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and red onion.
- DRESSING: In a small bowl, stir together the 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.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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!