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Israeli salad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ A dish from Israel

Israeli salad, a dish from Israel
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Israeli salad is a chopped salad of finely diced tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell or chili peppers. It has been described as the "most well-known national dish of Israel", and is a standard accompaniment to most Israeli meals.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientstomato, cucumber, onion, peppers, lemon, olive oil
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodfinely chopped raw and tossed
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylefresh, tangy, light
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenside dish at most meals

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Israeli salad come from?
Israeli salad is a dish that originated in Israel.
What is Israeli salad?
Israeli salad is a chopped salad of finely diced tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell or chili peppers. It has been described as the "most well-known national dish of Israel", and is a standard accompaniment to most Israeli meals.