Caffeine Free Israeli Salad
Bright, crisp, and endlessly refreshing, this chopped salad is a staple of Middle Eastern tables for very good reason. Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, and green bell pepper are all cut into precise quarter-inch pieces, which gives every forkful a satisfying, even crunch that sets this dish apart from a lazy weeknight chop. Fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil keep the dressing clean and vibrant, letting the vegetables do all the talking. Scallions and flat-leaf parsley add a gentle sharpness and herbal lift, while an optional handful of fresh mint takes the whole thing somewhere almost cooling and aromatic. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants — no tea extracts, no hidden additives, just honest produce and pantry staples you can feel good about. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, so the vegetables stay crisp and the dressing stays bright rather than pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Whether you're pairing it with grilled protein, stuffing it into a pita, or eating it straight from the bowl with a fork, this is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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4 servings
- 4 persian cucumbers (or 1 english cucumber), finely diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 3 medium roma tomatoes, seeds removed, finely diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper into uniform 1/4-inch pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Uniform size is the defining characteristic of this salad — take your time with the knife work.
- 2
Add the scallions, parsley, and mint (if using) to the bowl.
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