Israeli Salad

Ingredients

• 2 Kirby or 3 Persian cucumbers (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded, veins removed, diced)
• 10 grape tomatoes (quartered, or 1 beefsteak tomato, diced)
• 1/2 red onion (diced (optional))
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh cilantro (za'atar spice blend or additional parsley, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

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   Combine cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion (if using), lemon juice, oil parsley, salt and pepper in medium-sized bowl and mix well.

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   Chill for 1 hour.

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   Just before serving, garnish salad with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.

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   Contributed by: Quick & Kosher, JAMIE GELLER