Israeli salad, also known as salat yirakot (vegetable salad) in Israel, is a staple salad in Israeli cuisine. There is not one restaurant in Israel that does not know how to make a true Israeli salad. If you’ve always wanted to know how to make the best Israeli salad, just like a sabra does, use this recipe for a side to any meal or alone! For information on other authentic Israeli foods, click here. 

Ingredients: 

· 3 tomatoes 
· 3 cucumbers
· 1 red bell pepper 
· 3 scallions 
· olive oil 
· lemon juice 
· salt and pepper 

Preparation: 

Chop the vegetables into small pieces. The secret to a really good Israeli salad is finely chopped vegetables. Immediately before serving, season with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 

Click here for olive oil straight from Israel to make your dish truly Israeli.