This Israeli Salad Recipe is made with chopped vegetables, avocado oil, fresh herbs, and lemon. It is so refreshing, colorful, and pairs well with chicken or fish!
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This low carb eeeeeeasy Middle Eastern Salad side dish that pairs well with almost any protein. It’s refreshing and delicious, and yet very crunchy with lots of flavors. And not to mention, it’s vegan and gluten-free.
This salad is SPLENDID! It is healthy and simple. It plays well alongside any meal. It is also a refreshing way to start dinner for that perfect date night.
About Israeli Salad
Israeli salad is consist of chopped English cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Sometimes mint is also added to this salad. This salad is very famous dish that’s served as a side dish in Israel.
How To Make Israeli Salad?
This very delicious salad starts with gathering the ingredients.
Chop the vegetables: This includes the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. See Picture 1.
Chop the herb: I like curly parsley. Finely chop the parsley to incorporate to the salad. See Picture 2.
Cut the lemon: Best to cut the lemon (or lime) in wedges as it makes it easier to squeeze the juice out.
Set aside the rest: Set aside the avocado oil, salt and pepper.
Once the ingredients are prepared, place the ingredients into a bowl suitable for tossing. Start by adding the vegetables, then the herb, lemon juice, avocado oil, then salt and pepper. See Picture 3.
Toss everything together and be ready to enjoy this delicious Middle Eastern Salad. See Picture 4.
If You Enjoyed This Israeli Salad, Then You’ll Enjoy These Middle Eastern Dishes:
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Israeli Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/3 cup Curly parsley
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup Red onions diced
- 1 Large tomato
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup Avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Set aside the avocado oil, salt, and pepper before preparing the vegetables to make it easier when it is time to incorporate it into the chopped veggies.
- Chop the vegetables: This includes the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Chop the herb: Finely chop the parsley to incorporate to the salad. Cut the lemon: Best to cut the lemon (or lime) in wedges as it makes it easier to squeeze the juice out.
- Once the ingredients are prepared, place the ingredients into a bowl suitable for tossing. Start by adding the vegetables, then the herb, lemon juice, avocado oil, then salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve as a side with your side of protein. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used avocado oil instead of olive oil as a personal preference. However, olive oil is traditionally used to make this salad.
- You can use any tomato you would like; however, roma tomatoes are the best to use when making this salad.
- I used an English cucumber to make this salad. However, any cucumber can be used to prepare this Israeli salad. Be mindful that some cucumbers such as the waxed cucumber contain seeds; best to remove the seeds.
- I highly recommend using fresh herbs to make this salad. Using fresh herbs enhances the flavor of the salad. It also provides a sense of freshness.
- This salad can be made ahead. However, be mindful that cucumbers do release a lot of water. It’s best to prepare this salad and serve it right away for best result.
- Dill and basil can be used to make this salad as well as they are often use in Middle Eastern recipes.
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica
Super fresh and perfect summery salad!
I’ve never been to Israel but I have enjoyed this and similar versions around the Mediterranean!
Definitely a favourite. Thanks for sharing as it’s a great reminder — with summer around the corner!!
chihyu
I can taste all the delicious flavor from here. So fabulous!
STACEY CRAWFORD
English cucumbers are my favorite! Such a refreshing crunchy colorful side salad that will be perfect for warm weather.
jennifer
Such a versatile and healthy salad! I bet it would be great packed in a lunch since there are no delicate greens to wilt! Will try it!
paleoglutenfreeguy
Love salads like this – so crisp and refreshing and it just happens to be healthy!
Stephanie Simmons
This dish looks so flavorful and refreshing! I’d love to enjoy this on a hot summer night – no cooking required!
Mirlene
Yes, this is perfect for summer. Thank you.
heather
This looks so refreshing, perfect for summer!!!
Megan Stevens
Delicious! I just got back from Israel and we truly ate these ingredients daily. The lemon juice in this salad has my mouth watering, yum!
Renee D Kohley
My girls LOVE cukes and tomato salads in the summer – and I like to pack them in their lunchboxes. I’ll give this on a try! yum!
Maman de sara
I love to make Israeli salad! That looks colorful and Healthy!
April
Avocado oil + herbs + lemon = deliciousness! In fact,this is my favorite equation, and I try to use it myself as often as possible. Fabulous recipe that I can’t wait to try!
Tessa Simpson
This salad looks so crunchy and delicious! I am so eager to try it!
Amy Sheree
I love how vibrant and refreshing this is!! The perfect side dish to any meal!!
Emmanuella Sjögren
Perfect for the next Grill party. This looks gorgeous. I love middle Eastern food.
Jacqueline Debono
This looks like such a refreshing salad! I love salads with some crunch in them! Will definitely try it soon!
Jeannette (Jay Joy)
I live in the South Pacific and its so hard to get fresh salad here. We have every ingredient here! I am so trying this.
Danielle Wolter
I just love how fresh and simple this recipe is. s many wonderful colors, makes me think of summer!!
Jenni LeBaron
This Israeli salad looks so fresh and tasty. I would love to dress grilled salmon with this for a nice light spring dish!
Stine Mari
I love super fresh salads like this. All the herbs give this a fantastic flavor kick! And all those beautiful colors – a perfect Summer side dish!
Jere Cassidy
I love that this is all veggies and no lettuce. This would go with anything and looks refreshing. Love the colors.
Ina at Crafty For Home
Love this kind of salad, fresh, perfect for bbq side dish!
Amanda
Looks like I just found my perfect summer salad! I love how vibrant the colors are and all the fresh flavors going on here. Thanks for sharing!
Mirlene
Amanda, you will love it. it’s so refreshing, crunchy, colorful, and so fun to eat. Not to mention very healthy. Thanks for reading.