Citric Acid Free Israeli Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is a staple of Middle Eastern tables for good reason — every bite delivers a clean, fresh combination of cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, and herbs that feels both light and deeply satisfying. The key is in the knife work: uniform quarter-inch pieces mean every forkful has a little of everything, and that consistency is what sets this apart from a basic chopped salad. Fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil keep the dressing simple and honest, letting the vegetables do all the talking. For anyone managing a sensitivity to citric acid as an additive, this recipe is a natural fit because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed — no packaged dressings, no preserved vegetables, nothing with hidden additives to second-guess. The lemon juice here comes straight from the fruit, which many people with citric acid sensitivities tolerate without issue, but it can easily be reduced or swapped based on your personal threshold. A handful of fresh mint stirred in at the end adds an optional layer of coolness that makes the whole bowl feel even more vibrant. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the flavors stay lively.
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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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