Name: Israeli Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 extra large tomatoes, finely diced; 1 English cucumber, finely diced; 1 cup red onion, finely chopped (1/2 of a medium red onion); 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced; 1 cup fresh herbs (Italian parsley, mint or cilantro, or a mix of all three); zest of one lemon; Lemon juice (start with ½ a lemon, add more to taste); 4 Tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

Here’s a simple authentic Israeli Salad Recipe made with finely chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil. Vegan and Gluten-Free, serve this alongside Grilled Chicken Shawarma or keep it vegan and serve with falafel, pita and hummus.

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The days come and go like muffled and veiled figures sent from a distant friendly party,

but they say nothing, and if we do not use the gifts they bring, they carry them as silently away.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

Here is the Israeli Salad Recipe 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. On its own, it is clean, plant-based, healthy and detoxing.

Simple fresh ingredients, healthy, light….and oh so tasty! This is like summer in a bowl.

Instead of chicken, you could easily add 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.

WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE HOW TO MAKE IT!

How easy is that?

There are two things that you can do to elevate this salad and make it come alive! The first, is to use really fresh ripe summer ingredients. Ripe Summer tomatoes truly make all the difference!!!

A simple & delicious recipe for Israeli Salad, made with finely chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, lemon and olive oil. Vegan and Gluten Free! | www.feastingathome.com

The second is having enough patience to cut all the veggies very finely. Take your time here friends, put on a podcast or music and really just be thoughtful about it. Don’t make this when you are in hurry, you just won’t enjoy it.

Cooking is so much about the process, so try to figure out how to be present and enjoy it!

It also really helps to have a good sharp knife with those tomatoes. So sharpen them up! Or if need be, splurge and buy yourself a good set of chefs knives. You will never regret it- especially if your goal is to eat more veggies.

This will make chopping a pleasure- and this is coming from someone who has struggled with chopping for most of her life. 😉

When prepping for big catering events, in the past I would struggle so much with the chopping part. I really resisted it, mentally. Finally, with the help of Ekhart Tolle, I learned that it was the resisting itself that created the struggle within my self. I was probably listening to him on a podcast while I was chopping!

In any case, once I just gave in to it, it got easier. I actually, enjoy chopping now, believe it or not!

Here is a fast and efficient way to chop tomatoes…

I learned this technique from my mom as a kid, when we would make tabouli together

and still prefer this way best!

The secret to finely dicing a tomato is to leave the stem end intact and place it on the cutting board. Thinly slice one way, then the other way – but don’t cut all the way down! Leave the bottom stem end intact- if that makes sense. Then turn the tomato on its side, and slice downward. But this technique makes dicing a tomato sooooooooo much easier!

A tip to making the best Israeli Salad- chop everything very finely! Like you would for salsa! Take your time.

There was a time in my like that I disliked chopping, but I’ve grown to love it.

After all the veggies are chopped place in a big bowl and add the oil, lemon and salt and pepper.

Remember the key to authentic Israeli Salad it keeping it simple and clean, letting the flavors of the ripe summer veggies come through!

Here is it topped with the Grilled Chicken Shawarma!

RELATED:

Here’s the Grilled Chicken Shawarma Recipe.

Here’s a Sheet-Pan Shawarma with a yummy vegan Tofu alternative you might like.

Or pair it with this vegan Zaatar Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce

Or my very favorite, make Falafels with Everyday Tahini Sauce and Homemade pita bread,and a side of Baba Ganoush!

For more VEGAN, MAKE-AHEAD SALADS, go here!

So many options friends!

Have a beautiful, light-filled week.

Sylvia

Israeli Salad Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 10 reviews

A refreshing Middle Eastern chopped salad, called Israeli Salad, that is healthy, vegan and gluten-free. Clean flavors, plant-based, detoxing, and perfect for summer! Best made when tomatoes are in season!

Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 4-6 1x
Category: salad, vegan, gluten free,
Method: Chopped
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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Ingredients

2 extra large tomatoes, finely diced
1 English cucumber, finely diced
1 cup red onion, finely chopped (1/2 of a medium red onion)
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup fresh herbs (Italian parsley, mint or cilantro, or a mix of all three)
zest of one lemon
Lemon juice (start with ½ a lemon, add 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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Comments

Wendy O. says
June 28, 2019 at 12:17 am
OMG! So good. So simple, yet healthy, flavorful and clean tasting! Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Anonymous says
February 24, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Definitely needs more lemon if you’re using small lemons. Was very good with mint. I think I’d add another cucumber next time around. Very good! Don’t skimp on the salt and pepper.
★★★★★
Tajana says
August 23, 2018 at 12:56 pm
Absolutely gorgeous. Made it todaz and it was very delicious. It will be on my table very often ???
★★★★★
Julie Yamamoto says
August 1, 2018 at 8:35 pm
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?
★★★★
Anonymous says
July 29, 2018 at 1:55 pm
Excellent recipe! Used leftover as bruschetta on garlic toast.
★★★★★
Vanessa says
July 23, 2018 at 12:25 pm
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
- Sylvia Fountaine says
  July 25, 2018 at 1:24 pm
  up to 3 days or so?
Anonymous says
May 6, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Made w the grilled shawarma yum yum yummmmmm
★★★★★

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