Classic Israeli Salad & The Importance of Unity in Israel | September 2024

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pickles

Zucchini offers a similar crunch with fewer calories.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: cherry tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are sweeter and easier to prepare.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions add freshness and are often less expensive.

Start with 3 cucumbers and 3 tomatoes.

Add 1 purple onion, preferably purple.

Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.

Add a little bit of salt.

Drizzle olive oil over the salad.

Spice Level:

Dietary