High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Israeli Salad
Crisp, colorful, and impossibly fresh, this chopped salad is a staple of Middle Eastern tables for good reason. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, parsley, and a bright squeeze of lemon — so there is simply no room for sneaky sweeteners to creep in. That matters more than you might think, because many bottled dressings and store-bought salads rely on corn syrup derivatives to balance acidity, even in "healthy" options. Making it yourself with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice keeps everything clean and genuinely vibrant. The knife work is the heart of this recipe: uniform quarter-inch pieces mean every forkful delivers an even mix of crunch, juiciness, and herb. A handful of fresh mint stirred in at the end adds an optional but lovely lift that takes the whole bowl somewhere special. It comes together quickly and pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, pita, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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