Best Kibbutz Vegetable Salad Recipes

KIBBUTZ VEGETABLE SALAD

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_Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Joan Nathan's book [](http://www.ecookbooks.com/products.html?affiliateID=16283&item=01347)_[The Foods of Israel Today](http://www.ecookbooks.com/products.html?affiliateID=16283&item=01347). _Nathan also shared some helpful cooking tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page._ _To read more about Nathan and Israeli cuisine, [click here.](/features/going_global/israeli/intro)_ Sometimes called Turkish Salad, this typical Israeli salad, served at almost every meal, has many variations. But one thing remains the same: the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cucumbers must be cut into tiny pieces, a practice of the Ottoman Empire. Two types of cucumber are common in Israel: one, like the Kirby cucumber, goes by the name of _melafofon_ in Hebrew and _khiyar_ in Arabic; the other, called _fakus_ in Arabic, is thinner, longer, and fuzzy, and is eaten without peeling.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Yield Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
2 tomatoes
1 onion
1 cucumber
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground sumac or za'atar (optional)

Steps:

1. Remove the pith and seeds from the peppers and dice them along with the tomatoes, onion, and cucumber. Toss together in a wooden or ceramic bowl.
2. In a separate small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, lemon juice, and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Pour over the vegetables, mix, sprinkle with sumac or za'atar, and serve.
•Sumac powder, the ground berry of a Turkish evergreen tree, is available at www.ethnicgrocer.com. This Arabic ingredient, which was adopted into Israeli cooking, has a sour, fruity flavor. •Za'atar, a spice mix made from wild oregano, sesame seeds, salt, and ground sumac, is ubiquitous in Middle Eastern cooking, often sprinkled on pita bread that's been drizzled with olive oil. Za'atar is available at www.penzeys.com.

KHMER PICKLED VEGETABLE SALAD

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I grew up as a missionary kid in Cambodia, and most of my favorite foods have a Southeast Asian background. Locals love eating this pickled salad for breakfast, but I like it as a side for lunch or dinner, especially with chicken satay. -Hannah Heavener, Belton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium daikon radishes (about 1-1/4 pounds each), peeled and thinly sliced
4 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 small)
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup cut fresh green beans (2 inch)
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 piece fresh gingerroot (1 inch), thinly sliced
2 Thai chili or serrano peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded if desired
2 cups rice vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place first 8 ingredients in a large nonreactive bowl. Place vinegar, sugar and salt in a 2-cup or larger glass measure; microwave until warm, 2-3 minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir into vegetables. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving., To serve, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.