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Israeli Salad is a super simple, fresh salad you can make in about 10 minutes. It contains chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and parsley, that are tossed together and drizzled with a simple vinaigrette dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. The results are a quick and easy salad ready for any occasion.
Israeli Chopped Salad
This is a SUPER SIMPLE traditional (in many cultures around the world!) chopped salad that is made with just a few fresh ingredients.
I’m very aware that this type of salad is prepared similar yet varying ways throughout the world, and it also has many different names. In fact, when I first posted this salad to my social media accounts, it stirred up quite the debate. I’m not looking to debate anything here, just celebrating this beautiful, beautiful bowl of salad. I have a deep passion and love for food and all cultures.
Colorful and very easy to make!
Just tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions drizzled with a fresh quick lemon and high quality olive oil dressing.
Usually this type of Salad contains herbs such as chopped parsley, dill, or mint leaves, so be sure to experiment a bit and use what you have on hand.
I LOVE serving this as a side dish throughout the Summertime BBQ season when ingredients are FRESH and plentiful. I often double or triple my chopped salads, to easily feed a big group.
Also, make SURE that you actually LOVE the taste of the oil that you use for your salads and dressings such as this, because your salad will come out tasting very much like the oil you use. Each brand, and variety of olive or avocado oil tastes quite different from one another. And it’s always a very personal taste preference.
Ingredients:
6 servings
- 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
- 1 lb. Persian cucumbers (or seedless cucumbers)
- 4 green onions, or 1/2 red onion diced small
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, mint, or dill
- 1 lb. fresh ripe red tomatoes, mostly seeded
Variations and Substitutions
This is such a simple salad, and you can customize it easily. Here are some suggestions for variations.
- Add grains like quinoa, farro, cous cous or rice.
- Add protein like chick peas, beans, or feta.
- Add onions like they do in the traditional Israeli salad recipe.
- Add pomegranate seeds for a bit of sweetness.
- If you don’t have parsley, you can use mint, oregano, cilantro, or dill.
- If you don’t have lemon juice you can use apple cider vinegar or lime juice.
How to make Israeli Salad:
- In a small glass bowl, whisk your olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper for the Israeli salad dressing, then set aside.
- Gently scrub your vegetables then thoroughly rinse under cold running water.
- Slice cucumber in half lengthwise then dice into small cubes as shown.
- Chop your green onions and dice the tomatoes.
- I discarded most of the tomato seeds and juices for this salad.
- Remove most stems from parsley or herbs, then chop the leaves.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine diced cucumber, onions, tomatoes and parsley.
- Drizzle your prepared dressing over the veggies and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Enjoy!
❤Rachel
Storage Suggestions
Make this easy salad ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 hours. This will allow the flavors to blend and the salad becomes even more delicious. We do not recommend freezing this recipe since the vegetables contain a high amount of water.
Recipe FAQ’s
Can you freeze Israeli Salad?
I don’t recommend freezing Israeli salad due to the high water content in the cucumbers and tomatoes.
Do you peel cucumbers for Israeli Salad?
No, you do not have to peel the cucumbers for Israeli salad. The cucumber skin contains many of the nutrients and much of the fiber content.
What do you serve with Israeli Salad?
Israeli salad is the perfect summertime side dish for just about any meal, however I like to pair it with meals that have Greek or Mediterranean flavors like Greek Inspired Meatballs, Greek Lemon Chicken, or One-Pan Mediterranean Style Shrimp Quinoa Skillet.
What ingredients are in an Israeli Salad?
An authentic Israeli salad consists of chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions tossed with a vinaigrette of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Is Israeli Salad healthy?
Yes, Israeli salad is healthy. It is a low-calorie, high-fiber dish including healthy chopped vegetables and whole food ingredients that are healthy.
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- Ripe Beefsteak Tomato and Onion Salad (Homemade Vinaigrette)
- Asparagus Summer Salad
- Stone Fruit + Melon Summer Salad
- Easy Marinated Bean Salad
- Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad
- Easy Quinoa Cucumber Salad
Israeli Salad (Easy Healthy 10-Minute Side!)
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
- 1 lb. Persian cucumbers, or seedless cucumbers
- 4 green onions, or 1/2 red onion diced small
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, mint, or dill
- 1 lb. fresh ripe red tomatoes, mostly seeded
Instructions
- In a small glass bowl, whisk your olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper; set aside.
- Gently scrub your vegetables then thoroughly rinse under cold running water.
- Slice cucumber in half lengthwise then dice into small cubes as shown.
- Chop your green onions and dice the tomatoes.
- I discarded most of the tomato seeds and juices for this salad.
- Remove most stems from parsley or herbs, then chop the leaves.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine diced cucumber, onions, tomatoes and parsley.
- Drizzle your prepared dressing over the veggies and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
