Cooking Thru The Lands Of The Bible Israeli Salad

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion offers a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while spinach is economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories, and carrots are often cheaper.

Medium dice the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.

Cut the tops off the roma tomatoes, quarter them, and medium dice them.

Medium dice the red bell pepper.

Chop two green onions and add to the bowl.

Squeeze in fresh lemon juice.

Add three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add a quarter to a full teaspoon of za'atar.

Serve with pita bread.

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