Israeli Chopped Salad

This most famous israeli salad is served in pita pockets, and at israeli breakfast buffets. It is a favorite among the kibbutzim (the folks who work on the farms). Almost every Jewish community that has immigrated to the country has created their own signature variation. For example, Jews from india prepare it with the addition of finely chopped ginger and green chili peppers, north African Jews add preserved lemon peel and cayenne pepper while the persian salad known as salad shi