This Israeli Chopped Salad is a refreshing change from most of the salads we eat here in the States, even though none of the ingredients are in any way unusual, it’s just the way it all comes together that makes it a little different. Israeli salad - made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley; Salat ḥatzilim b'mayonnaise - contains fried eggplant, mayonnaise, garlic; Tabbouleh - Parsley and bulgur salad with diced tomatoes, onions and lemon juice; Baba ghanoush - Aubergine salad with tahini, parsley and garlic. Israeli Pasta Salad is a mash-up of two of my favorite summer salads, it’s packed with veggies and is the perfect make-ahead potluck or bbq dish– it actually gets better after a day or two in the fridge! In Israel you’d get a variation of this dish at every meal, they even eat it with breakfast! I used to buy Israeli salad all the time, because it's so good, so healthy for you and so refreshing. But I always felt guilty when I got to the checkout line, because it's so expensive. Sometimes hot sauce is added. Israeli Salad is an easy Middle Eastern salad recipe made from tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and fresh herbs. That was before I knew how easy it was to make it yourself. Want to know what I love about an Israeli Salad? Now I just buy tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, and return home with zero guilt! When all those flavors and juices meld together, you’ve got yourself one tasty and healthy salad to enjoy.