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Fresh Israeli Chopped Salad Recipe with Easy Lemon Tahini Dressing

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A vibrant and refreshing Israeli chopped salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing. This salad is light, satisfying, and perfect as a meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, diced (preferably Persian cucumbers)
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, diced (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped (soaked briefly in cold water to mellow the bite)
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (flat-leaf preferred)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin dressing)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce under cold water and dry thoroughly.
  2. Dice cucumbers and tomatoes into small, even 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. Finely chop the red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired, then drain well.
  4. Remove thick stems from parsley and mint; chop leaves roughly.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, parsley, and mint.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil.
  7. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until dressing is smooth and pourable.
  8. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste; optionally add a pinch of sugar or honey to balance bitterness.
  9. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly without crushing tomatoes.
  10. Let salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Chop vegetables uniformly to maintain texture and flavor balance. Soaking red onion in cold water mellows sharpness. Whisk dressing slowly and add water gradually to avoid clumping. Toss salad with dressing just before serving to keep veggies crisp. Store salad and dressing separately if prepping ahead.

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Keywords: Israeli salad, chopped salad, lemon tahini dressing, fresh salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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