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Israeli Salad
Autumn 2015
Like most Israelis, my Auntie Irit has been making a version of this salad her whole life. It couldn’t be simpler or more refreshing, and it's an authentic taste of the Middle East. I’ve added a simple tahini dressing for added richness but if you’re a purist, feel free to leave it out.
Serves 4 to 6
3 large juicy tomatoes, diced
1 English cucumber, seeded and diced
¼ large sweet onion, diced
Juice of a lemon, divided
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) tahini
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
Pinch of sugar
1 To a large bowl add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, half of lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2 In a smaller bowl, stir together olive oil, tahini, water, remaining lemon juice and sugar until creamy and combined. Drizzle over salad just before serving.
Serves 4 to 6
