Jerusalem Salad (Israeli Salad)
Jerusalem Salad (Israeli Salad) is a simple chopped salad packed with fresh herbs, Persian cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Enjoy as a side dish or folded in a warm pita with Chicken Kofta Kebabs and Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce for a delicious lunch or dinner option.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 83kcal
Cost $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 25 cherry tomatoes, cut in half about 1 cup
- 6 mini cucumbers, sliced about 3 cups
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced about 1 cup
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced about ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 big leaves of fresh mint, sliced thinly into ribbons
- 2 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Chop all the vegetables and herbs. Add to a medium bowl, along with the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Gently stir to combine.
- Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend together. However, this salad is best when served fresh.
Notes
- Cherry tomatoes are preferred for a sweeter flavor. Mini cucumbers are preferred because they're typically less bitter and have thinner skin.
- Use any color bell pepper you prefer.
- Make sure to slice the onion thinly so you don't bite into a large piece of onion.
- Always use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg