Pairing Israeli Salad correctly — a note on fresh orange juice

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Israeli Salad. I ordered it with fresh orange juice and the warmly spiced elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. Medjool dates in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. The a Carmel Market street stall is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Israeli Salad with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.