Salat Katzutz – “chopped Salad” (Israeli Salad)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1

Healthy and refreshing Salat Katzutz - Chopped Salad

Salat Katzutz – “chopped Salad” (Israeli Salad)

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

4.7g

Fat

Salat Katzutz, also known as Israeli Salad, is a popular dish in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is a simple salad made with chopped vegetables and dressed with a lemon and olive oil dressing. The salad is light and refreshing, making it perfect for hot summer days. It can be served as a side dish or as a main meal with grilled chicken or fish. Many variations of this salad exist, but the basic recipe remains the same. It is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet and enjoy the health benefits that come with them.

Instructions

1.	Wash and chop the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and red pepper (if using) into bite-sized pieces.
2.	Place all the vegetables in a large bowl and toss together.
3.	Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil.
4.	Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.	Garnish with chopped parsley and serve chilled.

PROS

Salat Katzutz is a refreshing and healthy way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.

It is quick and easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking with different herbs and spices.

CONS

While this salad is healthy and low in calories, it may be too plain for some people’s taste buds.

Adding feta cheese or olives can make it more interesting, but also increase the calorie and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salat Katzutz is a great source of vitamins A and C from the tomatoes and cucumber.
Red onions also contain flavonoids and phytochemicals that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

	1 cucumber ( english or seedless is best )
	2 tomatoes ( firm , ripe ! )
	1/2 red onion
	1/2 red pepper ( optional )
	parsley
	1 lemon
	olive oil