Have you tasted an Israeli salad before? What makes Israeli Salad so special and healthy? Let
me share with you what the traditional Israeli salad is. Mainly the Israeli salad is cucumber, tomatoes and red
onions in a simple lemon dressing. What truly make this
salad special is the perfectly
diced pieces of tomatoes and cucumbers, variety of colors and definitely the taste. Habayit is one if the
finest Jewish kosher restaurant in Santa Monica where you can find the
traditional Israeli salad.
What Makes It Healthy?
The health benefit each
ingredient brings to the plate is what makes the Israeli salad a good choice
for people of all age group. Let’s have a look at the ingredients. Cucumber is
one of the main ingredients of Israeli salad. They are fat-free and low-calorie
food full of water and fiber. Cucumbers contain many antioxidants,
including vitamin C, beta-carotene and manganese.
The second ingredient Tomatoes are
super-rich in lycopene and are good for heart health. It is full of vitamins C,
vitamin A and can help lower total cholesterol. Onions another ingredient
contains many vitamins, minerals and also flavonoid quercetin, an antioxidant
compound that may help protect against cancer, heart disease and allergies.
Parsleys make this vibrant salad
healthier. This amazing herb is full of vital vitamins — including vitamins C,
B-12, K and A; and can keep your immune system strong. Olive oil which is known
as the world’s healthiest oil is another important ingredient. It is extremely
rich in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and carotenoids. The commonly used dressing ingredients include black pepper and
lemon juice which are full of antioxidants and enhance the flavors of the ingredients.
Israeli
salads were once an important aspect of traditional Israeli breakfast, it has
now been mostly replaced by Western cereals but is still found in kosher restaurants
like Habayit which serves the best Israeli food in Santa Monica. Israeli salad
is commonly served with falafel or chicken schnitzel for lunch and hummus, pita
bread and olives for dinner. You can visit Habayit
one of the finest catering restaurantin Santa Monica for Israel's most classically delicious foods.
