Israeli Chopped Salad

Israeli Chopped Salad ~ this healthy chunky chopped salad is the perfect dish for summer gatherings because there's no mayo to spoil, and the veggies retain their crunch for days. Don't forget about it during the rest of the year, though, it makes the perfect side for almost any meal. This Israeli Chopped Salad is a refreshing change from most of the salads we eat here in the States, even though none of the ingredients are in any way unusual, it's just the way it all comes together that makes it a little different. In Israel you'd get a variation of this dish at every meal, they even eat it with breakfast! That's an idea I could get into, I think it would be wonderful to wake up to a plate of fresh crunchy vegetables doused in olive oil and lemon juice. For this recipe I've taken our favorite falafel stand's version up a notch with a few extra ingredients. It makes a great picnic or barbecue salad because it stays fresh and crunchy, and there's nothing to wilt or spoil. The classic Israeli salad is basically just chopped cucumber, tomato, and peppers, simply dressed with olive oil and lemon.

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