Coconut Free Israeli Salad
This bright, crunchy salad is a staple of Middle Eastern tables for good reason — every bite delivers a perfect balance of fresh cucumber, juicy tomato, and crisp bell pepper, all tied together with a clean lemon and olive oil dressing. The secret is in the knife work: uniform quarter-inch pieces mean every forkful hits the same way, and that consistency is what makes this dish so satisfying. Scallions and flat-leaf parsley add a gentle sharpness and herbal lift, while optional fresh mint takes the whole thing somewhere a little more aromatic and special. There are no hidden tropical oils, thickeners, or processed dressings to worry about here — just whole vegetables and pantry staples that are naturally free of coconut in any form. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of side that makes everything else on the table taste better. Serve it immediately after tossing so the vegetables stay crisp and the lemon dressing stays bright rather than pooling at the bottom.
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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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