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Israeli Salad

From , former About.com Guide

The secret to a really good Israeli salad is finely chopped vegetables. Of course, your salad is also guaranteed to be a success if you live in Israel and can get really fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from the shuk (outdoor market).

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cucumbers
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 green or red pepper
  • 3 green onions
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • zaatar (hyssop spice)

Preparation:

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

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