Israeli Salad

Israeli salad is a traditional dish that combines fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese in a simple vinaigrette of olive oil and lemon juice that hits all the right flavor notes of freshness.

Because the dish is so simple to prepare, there isn't much prep time required before getting started. This dish can be served as an accompaniment to the main course.

How to Make Israeli Salad

Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Combine all ingredients except the feta cheese; toss well. Add the feta and gently mix to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed. 

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Recipe

Easy Israeli Salad

by Camila Benitez

Israeli salad is a traditional dish that combines fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese in a simple vinaigrette of olive oil and lemon juice that hits all the right flavor notes of freshness. Because the dish is so simple to prepare, there isn't much prep time required before getting started. This dish can be served as an accompaniment to the main course.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Healthy, Salad

Cuisine Israeli

Servings 6

Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Measuring cups
• Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 unpeel English cucumbers , seeded and diced
• ▢ 2 vine tomatoes , diced or 1 (10.5 oz) pint grape tomatoes, halved
• ▢ 2 thinly sliced scallions , white and green parts
• ▢ 1 red onion , cut in half, and thinly sliced
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley
• ▢ ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh mint , chopped
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ Juice and zest from 1 lemon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• ▢ 1 cup feta cheese , crumbled
• ▢ ¼ cup cranberries , optional

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients except the feta cheese; toss well. Add the feta and gently mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed. Transfer to a platter and serve.

Notes

How to Store

Israeli Salad is best served fresh, but if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Keep the dressing separately and add it before serving to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.

Make-Ahead

Israeli Salad can be made and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. However, to keep the vegetables fresh and crisp, it's best to store the dressing separately and add it before serving. To make the Salad ahead of time, prepare the vegetables and herbs as directed in the recipe, but don't add the dressing or feta cheese yet. Instead, store the vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When you're ready to serve, whisk together the dressing and pour it over the vegetables, then add the crumbled feta cheese and toss gently to combine.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed, and transfer to a serving platter. If you're making the Salad for a potluck or picnic, you can transport it in a sealed container with the dressing and cheese stored separately. Then, when you arrive at your destination, toss the Salad with the dressing and cheese just before serving.

Notes

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• The salad can be made up to three hours ahead of time without the feta cheese. Refrigerate the salad in a covered container. Toss in the feta before serving, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Israeli Salad

Amount per Serving

Calories

182

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Cholesterol

 

22

mg

7

%

Sodium

 

487

mg

21

%

Potassium

 

333

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

 

9

g

3

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

5

g

10

%

Vitamin A

 

934

IU

19

%

Vitamin C

 

15

mg

18

%

Calcium

 

163

mg

16

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.