Israeli Salad With Variations

September 2011

This month, I have decided to share a simple salad with you. I eat this salad almost every day for lunch. In fact, I could eat this salad for every meal if my appliances never worked again. It may be self-explanatory, but I will take the risk.

  • 2 small-ish tomatoes, or one large one, chopped in small pieces
  • ¼ of a red pepper, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • ½ an English cucumber or 2 small artesian cucumbers, chopped (peel the English one if using that type)
  • ½ of a perfectly ripe avocado, in chunks
  • ¼ cup pitted green olives, cut in half
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Mix ingredients in a large bowl and be happy! This goes exceptionally well with an iced coffee or mocha.

Optional additions:

  • Chopped feta
  • Sliced boccicini
  • Chopped fresh mint