Yemenite Style Israeli Salad

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This is my remake of a salad served at a local 'Chumasaria' in Zichron Yaakov by the sweet, singing Yemenite owner who lays teffillin in the front of the restaurant after serving his breakfast guests. It uses two ingredients I never thought of using until I came to Israel; mint and zaatar spice. These ingredients now permeate my cooking with their tang and exotic flavor. 5 tomatoes chopped medium 5 Cucumbers chopped medium 1 red onion chopped small 1 Garlic Clove Crushed 1/2 Bunch Parsley Shredded or cut 6-10 sprigs of NaNa (Mint) Shredded or cut Juice of 1/2 Lemon Generous sprinkling of Zaatar Salt Pepper Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and serve at room temperature. If serving later, chill in the refrigerator. Laura Chizzali - Aliyah 2008 Boulder Colorado to Zichron Yaakov