Fresh Picnic Salad with Apple and Hard-Boiled Egg
Simple, fresh, and satisfying –
the perfect salad for a picnic, a hike,
or a light lunch at home.
There’s something peaceful about eating outdoors
No ovens. No fancy serving. Just a few good things,
packed simply, eaten slowly.
This refreshing salad is perfect whether you’re
hiking in nature, sitting beside a quiet stream,
or enjoying a calm meal on your balcony.
A mix of crisp apple, classic Israeli vegetables,
earthy za’atar, and hard-boiled egg –
it’s light but nourishing, simple but satisfying.
🥗 Ingredients (serves 2–3):
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1 crisp apple (Green or Gala), thinly sliced or cubed
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1/2 small white onion, finely sliced
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1/2 cucumber, sliced
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A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
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A few fresh lettuce leaves
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1–2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or halved
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp za’atar spice
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: a squeeze of lemon on the apple to keep it fresh
🍃 How to pack it for a picnic
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Place the chopped veggies and apple in a reusable container.
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Keep the eggs in a small box so they stay fresh until serving.
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Bring olive oil and za’atar in a tiny jar and dress on the spot.
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Add a cloth napkin, reusable fork, and some bread or olives on the side.
☀️ This salad fits perfectly
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On a shaded bench by a stream –
for example, in the north of Israel -
As a light lunch during a nature walk or day trip
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At home, when you want something
quick, healthy, and fresh -
As part of a rustic, authentic Israeli meal
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Or as a simple brunch outdoors,
shared with someone you love
Sometimes the best meal is the one you eat slowly,
under the trees, with a view of flowing water.
Not complicated, not fancy –
just simple ingredients that work beautifully together.
This is authentic Israeli food:
fresh, honest, and made for real moments in real places.
Perfect for a picnic by a stream,
a light lunch on your balcony,
or even a rustic brunch with family.