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: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while spinach is often more affordable.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Remove seeds from Roma tomatoes and chop them finely.

Chop red pepper into small pieces.

Chop Persian cucumbers (or seedless English cucumber) into small pieces.

Add chopped red onion and fresh parsley to the bowl.

Squeeze in some lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil.

Add salt to taste and mix everything together.

Refrigerate to let the flavors meld together.

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