Heart-Healthy Israeli Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Heart-Healthy Israeli Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal—or a light, guilt-free lunch on its own! Featuring a medley of nutrient-rich ingredients like crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with the zesty brightness of fresh parsley, mint, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. With no cooking required and just 15 minutes of prep time, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is as quick as it is delicious. Low in calories and filled with heart-healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins, this Israeli salad is a must-try for anyone seeking clean eating, vegan, or gluten-free options. Serve it chilled and let the simple, wholesome flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
Dice the English cucumber and place in a large salad bowl.
Dice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.
Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, dice it, and add it to the bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and herbs.
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2302 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
