Turkey Free Israeli Salad with Lemon and Mint
Bright, crisp, and bursting with fresh herbs, this chopped salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat more vegetables without even trying. Every ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from poultry of any kind — no hidden broths, no meat-based add-ins, just clean produce and a punchy lemon dressing. Finely diced cucumber, tomato, and red bell pepper give you that satisfying crunch in every bite, while fresh mint and flat-leaf parsley bring an herby lift that feels genuinely refreshing. A touch of ground cumin in the dressing adds warmth and depth without overpowering the brightness of the lemon juice. The optional Kalamata olives fold in a briny, savory note that takes the whole bowl to another level. That five-minute rest before serving is a small but important step — it lets the vegetables soak up the dressing so the flavors meld into something much greater than the sum of their parts. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled fish, tucking it into a pita, or eating it straight from the bowl, this salad is endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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