Israeli Salad
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
2 tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced
1 seedless cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as needed. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. Serve alongside falafel and tahini aioli.
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Israeli Salad