Pork Free Israeli Salad with Lemon and Mint
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh herbs, this vibrant chopped salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat more vegetables. Crisp Persian cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper are diced small so every forkful delivers a little of everything. Fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring a garden-fresh lift, while a simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of cumin ties it all together with a warm, earthy note. The whole thing is built entirely from produce, herbs, and pantry staples — no hidden ingredients to second-guess, and naturally free of any pork-derived additives. Letting the salad rest for a few minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, giving the vegetables time to soak up that bright, citrusy dressing. Optional Kalamata olives add a briny, savory punch if you want to take it up a notch. This is the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing side that works just as well alongside grilled proteins as it does scooped up with warm pita.
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4 servings
- 4 persian cucumbers (or 1 english cucumber), cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch dice
- ¼ medium red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the diced cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, and red onion to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the chopped mint and parsley to the bowl and toss to distribute the herbs evenly throughout the vegetables.
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