This Queen of Quick Israeli Salad was modified From Michael Solomonov’s cookbook Zahav. It’s one of many great recipes from Michael and brings happy memories to mind of when my husband and I traveled to Israel with Michael for a special culinary tour.
Adding fruits to salad in the spring and summer is a great way to increase your water intake and stay hydrated during hot days. Not only that but in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mango is known for its ability to clear excess heat from the body’s energy, making it another excellent choice to balance the external heat of the summer season. By incorporating yin and yang cooking to our internal energy with mother nature, we increase our chances of staying healthy and vibrant all year round.
What I Love About this Israeli Salad Recipe
- It includes fresh mint, which is a great herb for summer that instantly invigorates the senses and improves mood.
- It’s low in calories but packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Keep reading for the full nutrition info for mango!
- It only requires a few fresh ingredients and takes only about fifteen minutes to make.
- It’s a great salad to serve when you’re hosting guests or if you need to bring a kosher dish to pass.
East Meets West Nutrition Info for Mango
Chinese Nutrition
- Cooling effect on the body’s energy
- Sweet and sour flavor
- Help treat anemia, bleeding gums, constipation, cough, fever, nausea, sea sickness, and weak digestion.
Western Nutrition
- Low in calories
- Great source of vitamin C, copper, folate and B vitamins
- Contain antioxidants to protect your cells
- Strengthen immunity
- Support the heart, eyes and gut
Queen of Quick Cooking (Modified)- Israeli Salad with Mango
Ingredients
- 2 Mangoes peeled and cut around the pit into small cubes (3 cups)
- 1 large english cucumber or 3 smaller Persian cucumbers, diced (3 cups)
- 1/4 cup simple sumac onions, plus more for topping
- 3 tbsp fresh mint chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, toss to combine, and serve with additional sumac onions on top!
Notes
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