Middle Eastern Chopped Salad 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 scallions, trimmed and chopped 1 sweet yellow pepper, seeded and chopped 3 tablespoons black olives (kalamata or oil-cured, if possible), pitted and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Salt and black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients through cheese (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve. Makes 4 servings. From the Chicago Sun-Times July 5, 2000 middle eastern recipe index christina m k al-sudairy buy the book!