This is the refreshing and delicious Israeli Salad I was telling you about last week that pairs so well with Grilled Chicken Shawarma. The salad itself bursts with all the good flavors of summer – fresh veggies and herbs, tossed in a simple lemony dressing. Simple fresh ingredients, healthy, light….and oh so tasty! This is like summer in a bowl.
Instead of chicken, you could easily pair this with roasted chickpeas or Tofu Shawarma. Or just spoon it into warm, toasty pita bread (my favorite) with a smear of tahini sauce, baba ganoush or hummus for a light, healthy lunch.
Hope everyone is having a good week. It has been kind of crazy around here in the catering world… we are definitely in the thick of it. So many weddings! But in the midst of it, there are little moments here and there that help keep my head from spinning. I’m trying to not let myself get to the place where I feel completely overwhelmed and panicked, which is all too common when we are super busy. It mostly involves bringing myself back into the present when I start to feel stressed. I try to take 5 deep, slow breaths and take a minute to pause and simply look around me. It has been a simple calming practice, that really seems to help.
In the meantime, enjoy this refreshing Israeli Salad. Make some shawarma to go with it. Cheers!
Israeli Salad Recipe
A refreshing chopped salad, called Israeli Salad, that is vegan and gluten free and goes perfectly with grilled chicken shawarma, or toasted pita and hummus or roasted spiced chickpeas or falafels!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4-6
- Category: salad, vegan, gluten free,
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 extra large tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- ½ C herbs (Italian parsley, mint or cilantro, or a mix)
- zest of one lemon
- Lemon juice (start with ½ a lemon, more to taste)
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the first 6 ingredients into a very small fine dice. The smaller, the better. Take your time with this and a sharp knife really makes this easier!
- Place in a large bowl and toss with the lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
- Taste and adjust lemon and salt to your liking.
Notes
Serve with Grilled Chicken Shawarma, or toasted pita and hummus or roasted spiced chickpeas or falafels!
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Just pinned this. I havent had Israeli salad in years and I am looking forward to making this.
Let us know how you like it!
This salad is so bright and pretty!! Love the recipe!
Oh man, this salad is beautiful! I have been craving summer salads like this for weeks now. SO trying this!
Trish
So beautiful! Pinned! 🙂
Thanks Averie!
This looks and sounds delicious, this is what I call a summer salad, love the color!
This looks so incredible, think I’ll add a little Israeli couscous and called it a meal!
I made your Israeli Salad and Chicken Shawarma for dinner with side of greek yogurt/chive sauce and Israeli Couscous…..my husband loves it and had it for lunch and dinner again the next day. Thanks for this easy and delicious meal!
Yay Janine! So glad he liked it!! Such a healthy flavorful salad!
Oh how I love yoghurt & cucumber sauce aka Tzatziki
Ingredients
1 cup Greek whole milk yogurt
1 English cucumber, seeded, finely grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Honestly I could eat this sauce on sauteed grubs!
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Thanks for sharing Patricia!
I made the Israeli Salad and Chicken Shawarma for dinner, with a side of greek yogurt/chive sauce and couscous…..my husband loves it, and had it for lunch and dinner the next day. Thank you for these easy and yummy recipes!!
I am so excited to try this and the chicken this weekend. My in-laws are coming for the weekend to stay with us, and I want to be sure to serve something healthy and beautiful. This fits the bill and beyond. I always love what you do Sylvia.
Thanks Katie!!
I’m a college student in FL and this looks like an awesome and cheap recipe that takes no time and is also healthy! Definitely going to try this sometime.
I tried this with Cilantro Lime sea salt amazing !
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Oh my, can’t decide now. This looks amazing too!
Such a lovely salad – and I have all ingredients right now in my freezer 🙂
This looks so pretty! You’re right, it is summer in a bowl. 🙂
This was delicious! Will defintely make again.
Glad you enjoyed!
This sounds delicious 🙂 it’s like a chopped up version of fattoush salad. Yummy!
i made this just as the recipe states taking care to omit all the cucumber and tomato seeds then added a cup of cooked Farro – truly delicious!!!
Made this yesterday along with the Grilled Chicken Shawarma. DELICIOUS. Thank you for sharing on Pinterest.
Yay! Happy you liked!!
I like looking through your internet site. Thanks!
I have made this salad and the Israeli chicken several times. It is one of my absolute favorite dinners. I always leave the tomato seeds in though, as this is where most of the tomato flavor is – that gelatinous substance is where it’s at. Leave it in!
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Delicious I also added corn and sweet relish came out amazing.
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This was delicious! I made it tonight for the first time and loved it! I added just a little bit of garlic powder and really enjoyed it!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Why do you feel the need to stamp some dishes as Israeli when these dishes are from Mediterranean / Arabic cuisine?
This is the perfect accopaniment to chicken shwarma! Light, fresh and summery!
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if you had to guess, how much salt and pepper do you typically add? planning to make a big batch of this for a BBQ this weekend – can’t wait to try it!
You know, I always do it to taste, so can’t give you a very definitive answer. Im so sorry!!!
This salad is delicious. I’ve made it twice and it’s been devoured each time. Big hit with the children, teens and adults in my family. The dresssing is light and pairs perfectly with the fresh, crisp nature of the vegetables. Combining the herbs (cilantro, parsley and mint) was a great suggestion.
Made w the grilled shawarma yum yum yummmmmm
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Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
up to 3 days or so?
Excellent recipe! Used leftover as bruschetta on garlic toast.
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I find chopping therapeutic, so this salad is right up my alley. The flavors are great. Served it as a side with the Chipotle Chicken, and it was a nice, cool complement to the spice of the chicken. But, I found it to be really wet – almost like a salsa or relish. Did I miss something? should I have strained it before mixing with the dressing?
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Absolutely gorgeous. Made it todaz and it was very delicious. It will be on my table very often 🍴🍴👌
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