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FOOD FROM ISRAEL
Shivat HaMinim
Salad
Naomi Nachman
appy birthday to the each of them can be found throughout
trees! The 15th of Tanach.
Shevat is the Rosh
HHashanah (beginning I love planting fruits and vegetables
of the year) for the trees. Grow- with my own children each spring,
ing up in Australia, where which highlights the interconnection
January is summertime, of nature, Tanach and
I fondly remember halachah.
planting trees with
my Tanach class on
Tu BiShvat. Naomi Nachman started
her own kosher personal
Several years chef business, The Aussie
ago, while on Gourmet. She is sought
a visit to Israel after to give cooking
during Tu BiSh- demonstrations and
vat, I created this produce kosher Chopped
festive Tu BiShvat competitions, where she shares
salad using all of the Shivat her immense enthusiasm for food.
HaMinim (seven species of naominachman.com
Israel). These ancient
agricultural products –
wheat, barley, grapes,
figs, pomegranates,
olives and dates – are all
still grown in Israel. References to
Shivat HaMinim Dressing Toss ½ cup cooked barley with flour. Add to
hot oil; fry for a few minutes, until golden
Salad ¼ cup olive oil and crispy. Set aside.
Pareve 2 tablespoons silan Prepare the dressing: Place all dressing
Ingredients (yields 8 servings) Juice of 2 limes ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk until
combined.
⅔ cup barley ½ teaspoon whole grain mustard
Assemble salad: Place greens, grapes,
Oil, for deep frying 1 teaspoon kosher salt pomegranate seeds, figs, remaining cooked
1 tablespoon flour ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper barley into a large bowl. Pour dressing over;
toss to combine. Garnish with fried barley.
5 cups arugula or spinach
Preparation
1 cup green grapes, halved Cook barley according to package direc-
½ cup pomegranate seeds tions. Set aside to cool. Recipe by Naomi Nachman from Perfect
Flavors, shared with permission by Artscroll/
8 dried figs, quartered Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat. Mesorah Publications.
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