Israeli Salad

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• SANCTUARIA
  
  
  Very Good
  

  44 of 44 people found this review helpful
  In Israel, they often put tons of parsley in this to make it even more fresh tasting. It is a side dish to everything, even at breakfast! - 5/1/09
  
  
• T.OLIVEREZ
  
  
  
  

  43 of 43 people found this review helpful
  Remove the seeds from the cucumber and tomatoes to make it less runny. Add the lemon or lime juice until ready to eat, which will make veggies less soggy. This all just helps a little. Tina - 7/29/08
  
  
• ROXANE23
  
  
  Very Good
  

  40 of 40 people found this review helpful
  I make a simular salad; Cucumber, red onion, Tomato, red pepper (instead of green) and Garbanzo beans.....this provides protein; Yummy! - 7/29/08
  
  
• MICHAELJOHNSMOM
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  31 of 34 people found this review helpful
  Have made this for years...I've also made it with added chopped scallions, fresh parsley, dill, diced avocado and garlic, and have also added feta cheese and subbed balsamic vinegar or fresh lime for the lemon..YUM,YUM,YUM !!! - 11/10/07
  
  
• CD2854415
  
  
  Very Good
  

  23 of 25 people found this review helpful
  This is very yummy! I used hot banana peppers instead of bell peppers and gave it a little kick. All the veggies I used were straight from my garden. - 7/29/08
  
  
• PEG2584
  
  
  
  

  13 of 17 people found this review helpful
  This comments goes for the VAST majority of recipes on this site:
  I hate it when they don't tell me how much a serving is. Is it 1/2 cup or 1 cup or more or less. If you already know how many servings it makes, then you know how big the servings are. Put that in your recipe!!! - 6/26/13
  
  
• OUTOFIDEAS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  12 of 14 people found this review helpful
  In the Southern U.S., we called it Summer Salad and used vinegar and maybe a tsp. of sugar. I add red onions, garlic, sometimes a touch of dill, and lime juice instead of lemon. Throw in celery, carrots, 'shrooms, olives, and feta for a great Greek salad...love the idea for black beans too...delish! - 11/7/07
  
  
• TRICOTINE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  11 of 14 people found this review helpful
  I remember having this salad for breakfast when I went to Israel but I don't remember it contained tomatoes... Just cucumber and pepper, and the cucumber was very finely sliced instead of cubed.
  I also had it in Greece and prepared the same way as in Israel... :-) - 7/29/08
  
  
• PRPLPRNCS
  
  
  Good
  

  11 of 12 people found this review helpful
  I use tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, pickles, zaatar(israeli spice also known as hissop), and I chop everything very small. - 7/29/08
  
  
• CAROLFAITHWALKR
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 10 people found this review helpful
  I make a big batch of this, using my own veggie add-ins such as onion and omitting the salt. Then I can dress it up and reinvent it as I go, change into Greek one night w/feta & black olives, TexMex one night w/cheddar black beans cilantro and corn, etc. But the original is 5 stars as written. - 8/29/10
  
  
• NANALOVE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 11 people found this review helpful
  love this, I added black beans and we have rye bread and call it a meal. - 7/29/08
  
  
• GHADASTAR35
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  What a small world. This is a daily salad dish in my country. We call it Arabic Salad. - 12/29/09
  
  
• KSWILDFLOWER
  
  
  Good
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I made this as written w/o salt. I had individuals add salt at the table. This helps preserve the leftovers from becoming mush. My husband and guest liked this better than I did. I would like to try some of the add-ins others suggested. - 8/4/09
  
  
• DIANAPHOENIX
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 10 people found this review helpful
  Looks good - love how many variations are shown. I make a version adding red onion, taught to me decades ago at the hardware store by an older couple who were in line with me! I use apple cider vinegar, and like to use avocado in place of most of the oil. Very light and summery. - 9/9/10
  
  
• ROOBYBEGONIA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  Funny - I made a salad very similar to this tonight! Quartered cherry tomatoes, peeled & seeded cucumber, parsley, banana peppers, green onions, radishes, and a garlic vinegar vinaigrette. YUM! - 9/9/10
  
  
• SPIEGY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  We eat this all the time, but recently started adding fresh chopped cilantro to it. It's fantastic! - 7/29/08
  
  
• PAULEAP
  
  
  
  

  5 of 7 people found this review helpful
  The recipe calls for small pieces "5cm squared;" does this need to be changed to "5mm" pieces? 5cm is about 2 inches; very large for salad in my opinion. 5mm is about 1/5th of an inch; or just less than 1/4 of an inch, if you will. Please advise and correct recipe should it be wrong. - 9/9/10
  
  
• RACHAELK247
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Awesome! I've made this for years, too. I do just the cucumbers and tomatoes sometimes adding an orange or yellow pepper. Like another reader I add the EEVO, if at all when I plate it. A little Truffle salt adds a big flavor, too. YUM! - 7/19/10
  
  
• LINKS2ME
  
  
  
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I made this but added some onion and it was terrific! (red onion would have been better though) I ate it on flat out bread (wrap) and added spinach leaves! Wonderful! Next time I think I'll venture out to the garden and grab some parsley to mix in. - 2/15/09
  
  
• JOANN235
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  A wonderful, fresh summer salad! I added chopped fresh oregano and a clove of minced garlic. Delicious! Thanks for sharing. - 5/25/11
  
  
• KITTYF54
  
  
  
  

  3 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I saw a similar recipe years ago with lentils and barley. it was so good, I'll have to make this one. - 9/9/10
  
  
• GONE2BEACH101
  
  
  
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I make something similar, but I add a bit of fresh chopped dill. - 9/9/10
  
  
• FANCIKAT
  
  
  
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I make this and add cubed low fat cheese. - 9/9/10
  
  
• SARA72121
  
  
  
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I make mine different, instead of green pepper I use sweet onions, I never use any oil and I use red wine vinegar instead of any citrus. I use a more acid, around 1/4c. I usually let it sit for about a day then drain off the extra liquid, it makes it perfect for our taste and not overly acidic. - 5/10/10
  
  
• HEALTHYDIVA3
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I think I will finely dice my vegs and maybe pick up some hissop/zaatar seasoning. I also will take the seeds out of cukes and tomatoes. - 5/1/09
  
  
• BEVIEG41
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I make this all the time, with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, EVOO and balsamic vinegar and whatever other veggies I have available, such as; mushrooms, red bell pepper and grated cheese. - 6/8/16
  
  
• I_AM_EEVIE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I definitely like the picture that the email was sent with... the one in the small white bowl compared to the one showing where the veggies are cooked. The fresh version is much better tasting and is more like a salad. Delish w/just a bit of Italian dressing & lime! YUM! Thanks for sharing! - 6/24/14
  
  
• GENER8
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Why do the vegetables look grilled in the photo?? It didn't say anything about that in the directions ...?? - 6/24/14
  
  
• ALWAYSTRYING71
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I have been making this salad for over 50 years with the addition of a little sweet onion. It is a bit time consuming but well worth it. - 9/9/10
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This sounds very refreshing and most of the ingredients are in my garden.......I will definitely try it. - 9/9/10
  
  
• DENI_ZEN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This is a wonderfully filling, refreshing salad! - 9/9/10
  
  
• ABAMAMAN
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It's not bad, if you like cucumber. If not, well, ..then it's another story. - 9/9/10
  
  
• WHEELZ10
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  very good - 9/9/10
  
  
• BEESUTH
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made a version of this last night--but I used white balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice - 7/29/08
  
  
• SOLONGE
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I added minced garlic and fresh parsley - 7/29/08
  
  
• MIRJAMEE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I've been eating this 3 times a day for the past 25 years (well, almost every day). Israelis have this salad for breakfast, lunch and supper! I love to add red onion and lots of za'atar. This is truly amazing with some techina drizzled on top. - 7/29/08
  
  
• SOLIDEVOIX
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Add parsley and onion and it's what I call Armenian salad. I like to use grape seed, sunflower, or safflower oil since they are a little lighter tasting. I also mix red, yellow, and orange pepper for variety, and lots of dill! YUMMY! - 7/29/08
  
  
• LESLIE56
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  very light and fresh. - 11/7/07
  
  
• PSWAP57
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I love this, too, and have been making it for years, but never knew it was a traditional Israeli dish. - 11/7/07
  
  
• GEORGIA1959
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Add onion. olives and feta and you have a Greek Salad - 11/7/07
  
  
• HANYSDIANA
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I make this all time. I never knew it was "Israeli". Here in Egypt, we call it "Green salad". Sometimes, we use corn oil instead of olive oil, and vinegar instead of lemon. - 11/7/07
  
  
• CD1898454
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I love this salad - reminds me of the greek salads we got on Crete! - 10/31/07
  
  
• LINIVANELA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Love it. - 9/12/07
  
  
• EATWHATIGROW
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  great for when veggies are fresh from the garden or the farmer's market - 7/9/07
  
  
• MOMASW
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Leave out the oil! You won't notice a taste difference and it will save calories. - 7/16/21
  
  
• BONNIE1552
  
  
  
  
  New one for me. - 6/17/21
  
  
• NEPTUNE1939
  
  
  Very Good
  
  tasty - 6/13/21
  
  
• JULIJULINN
  
  
  
  
  truly refreshing - 6/8/21
  
  
• JUSTJ2014
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So delicious just as written - 6/8/21
  
  
• CARD512002
  
  
  
  
  looks good - 6/8/21
  
  
• GEORGE815
  
  
  
  
  Nice recipe - 5/7/21
  
  
• EOWYN2424
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  yum - 5/2/21
  
  
• CD2693807
  
  
  
  
  I would omit the bell peppers and add parsley and chic peas, dill and garlic - 2/3/21
  
  
• PWILLOW1
  
  
  
  
  Can't handle cukes or peppers but I passed this recipe to a friend who loves both of them . She said it was a keeper. Excelelnt calorie conscious recipe. - 8/20/20
  
  
• SISTERPRETTY
  
  
  
  
  WOW...glad I found this...thanks...can't wait!! - 8/9/20
  
  
• KILLYSMOM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious! - 8/9/20
  
  
• IMREITE
  
  
  
  
  i make a variation of this.i may change the color of pepper and hervs but i like it - 8/9/20
  
  
• FLORIDABELLE83
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Easy and bright flavours! - 8/9/20
  
  
• CD5432866
  
  
  
  
  Adding Cusbara (Cilantro) is also big. - Very rarely peppers - But the most important thing to remember is that the cucumbers and tomatoes are chopped into tiny pieces! - 8/9/20
  
  
• JUDY1676
  
  
  
  
  Sounds very refreshing! - 7/24/20
  
  
• HOTPINKCAMARO49
  
  
  
  
  Awesome. - 7/19/20
  
  
• EVIE4NOW
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I added red onion and parsley to mine. - 6/26/20
  
  
• JSJSJSSJSJ
  
  
  
  
  Nothing salad?? Thats new - 6/24/20
  
  
• MARYJOHANNAH
  
  
  
  
  I like that you can do many things ..like add garlic and smidge of barley or farro - 6/9/20
  
  
• BUTEAFULL
  
  
  
  
  add cubed avocado and thinly sliced purple onion and it is perfect - 6/9/20
  
  
• JUNEAU2010
  
  
  
  
  This is very similar to the salad my grandfather from Norway taught my dad. YUM! - 6/8/20
  
  
• CKEYES1
  
  
  
  
  Added some feta - 6/8/20
  
  
• SHERYE
  
  
  
  
  This salad was amazing, I did add some garlic to my salad too
  - 6/8/20
  
  
• GOFORGIN
  
  
  Good
  
  Ok - 6/8/20
  
  
• DDUSZA
  
  
  
  
  I like to use less lemon juice and thank you to T. Oliverez for the great tip very useful, also I want to add that using Roma tomato's will make it less watery as they have less juice than a slicing tomato. - 6/8/20
  
  
• PIZZA5152
  
  
  
  
  Made this in Ecuador all the time. Easy and great - 6/8/20
  
  
• THROOPER62
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Added Garbanzo beans to the salad for the protein I make this when vegetables are in season - 6/8/20
  
  
• GREATESTGRANDS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is an excellent recipe! So fresh and light. I used a yellow and green pepper just to give it more color. My family loved it!! - 5/15/20
  
  
• LIS193
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Love this - 5/13/20
  
  
• PATRICIAAK
  
  
  
  
  :) - 5/2/20
  
  
• SARAHJAMAL
  
  
  
  
  - 4/10/20
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 3/28/20
  
  
• ROBBIEY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I never knew what this was called, but I like it alot - 2/9/20
  
  
• LITTLEWIND53
  
  
  
  
  I have been making a variation of this for years. I never knew it was called and Israeli salad. Who'd a thunk? - 12/18/19
  
  
• ALEPEQUIJADA
  
  
  
  
  Great!
  - 10/22/19
  
  
• GREEN_EYES2
  
  
  
  
  Sounds good, gonna add it to my "to make" list. - 10/8/19
  
  
• ROSSYFLOSSY
  
  
  Good
  
  Vibrant and delicious. - 9/10/19
  
  
• DMEYER4
  
  
  
  
  delicious recipe - 8/20/19
  
  
• KITTYHAWK1949
  
  
  
  
  Very good and so refreshing - 8/16/19
  
  
• JABBOTT46
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Delishous summer salad - 8/2/19
  
  
• BABY_GIRL69
  
  
  Good
  
  Pretty good. - 7/9/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Good - 7/9/19
  
  
• POLSKARENIA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this salad. I also finely chop fresh herbs into it. - 7/2/19
  
  
• MNABOY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Refreshing - 6/27/19
  
  
• JANIEWWJD
  
  
  
  
  Wow, this was so good!! - 6/23/19
  
  
• SUSANBEAMON
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Not bad, nice and fresh. Don't know about the name. - 6/23/19
  
  
• SBALLIET
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This went over big at the potluck - 6/15/19
  
  
• CECELW
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  this is fantastic!! - 6/12/19
  
  
• RAZZOOZLE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  yum - 6/9/19
  
  
• TERMITEMOM
  
  
  Very Good
  
  ~Good and refreshing. I added parley. - 6/8/19
  
  
• ERIN_POSCH
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 6/8/19
  
  
• DIGIT00
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very tasty! Used spices and herbs instead of salt and pepper. Adds more flavor - 6/8/19
  
  
• REGILIEH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  YUMMY - 6/8/19
  
  
• JIACOLO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this salad! - 6/8/19
  
  
• CD24069739
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great - 6/8/19