Israeli Salad

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!

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

1. 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!
2. Place in a large bowl and toss with the lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
3. Taste and adjust lemon and salt to your liking.

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