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Israeli Salad

Name: Israeli Salad
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 cup, finely diced cucumber; 1 cup, finely diced tomato; 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup, finely diced bell pepper; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Israeli Salad is a fresh, finely chopped vegetable salad characterized by its vibrant colors and crisp textures. It is a staple in Israeli cuisine, often served alongside breakfast or as a side dish, symbolizing the region's emphasis on fresh produce and healthy eating.

9 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Middle_eastern70%

New_world20%

Mediterranean10%

Ingredients

cucumber
1 cup, finely diced
tomato
1 cup, finely diced
red onion
1/4 cup, finely diced
bell pepper
1/4 cup, finely diced
fresh parsley
2 tbsp, chopped
lemon juice
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The salad evolved from traditional Middle Eastern chopped vegetable salads, adapted and popularized in Israel by early Jewish settlers who emphasized fresh, local ingredients.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Middle_eastern70%

ingredients+techniques

New_world20%

ingredient_origin

Mediterranean10%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

chopping mixing seasoning

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