Israeli Breakfast Salad

Brighten up your mornings with this refreshing Israeli Breakfast Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty red onion. Tossed with fresh parsley and a simple yet flavorful olive oil and lemon juice dressing, this colorful salad is the perfect way to start your day on a nutritious note. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors, it's an ideal choice for a light breakfast, brunch spread, or even as a side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the bold, fresh flavors shine through. This quick and healthy recipe is not only bursting with color and crunch but also perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone seeking a taste of the Mediterranean diet!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumber
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Dice the cucumbers into small, bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Core and dice the tomatoes into similar-sized cubes as the cucumber. Add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and membrane from the red bell pepper, then dice it finely. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the other vegetables in the bowl.

Step 6

Roughly chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the salad dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1036.6 grams (1036.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	452

Total Fat 30.40g	39%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1226mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 45.90g	17%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 23.90g
Protein 8.50g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1958mg	42%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 37.4%