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Israeli Chopped Salad

Servings: 6

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!