One of my absolute favorite places on the planet is Machaneh Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. After an amazing trip, way back in 2013, and a very special hour with Mordechai from Pereg, I wrote the recipe for Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad. It’s filled with fresh, vibrant ingredients, and a super satisfying crunch. It’s crazy fast to make and takes me back “home”.
Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad
I’ve been taking trips to Israel since I was a kid. My Father (z”l), was very involved with the formation of Motorola Israel, and when he would travel, we sometimes got to go with him. As a kid it was awesome, and as a person who is still trying to adult, it’s still incredibly awesome. Even back in 2013, I was crazy in love with the Land of Israel, Yerushalayim and especially Machaneh Yehuda. After a trip that year, I wrote an article for aish.com with the recipe for Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad. Israel and Machaneh Yehuda are still my favorite places on the planet, and this is one of my favorite cabbage salad’s too.
Check out all the fabulously simple ingredients that when combined together, take you back to the flavors of the shuk.
Time Traveling Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad
Here is what I wrote for the aish.com recipe. What’s funny is that I could write exactly the same thing after every trip to Israel I’ve taken since lol.
During my recent trip to Israel, I went to visit one of my favorite spots in Israel – the Pereg store in Machaneh Yehuda. Mordechai (the guy behind the counter) spent nearly an hour having me sample all the fabulous spices and seasonings in the store. After tasting most of the loose varieties I left with a “few” packed bags of Pereg ingredients. One of my favorite mixes was, according to Mordechai, “Good with Cabbage”, and when I made the salad the Shabbat after we got home it was a huge hit! Here is my version of the Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad. Feel free to add more sugar or salt according to your personal preferences Keep in mind that the type of oil you use will also add different flavor to the salad. Bitayavon!!!
The original Aish.com Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad.
Here’s the recipe for Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad
This is a really short post because this recipe is insanely simple! You can used bagged cabbage or fresh cabbage that you shred by hand. I used a mandoline to shred my fresh cabbage, always staying on the short side of the wedge.
Make sure to refrigerate the salad for at least fifteen minutes to ensure that all the flavors blend together.
I prepped the salad in my great Served gold bowl. It’s insulated and keeps in heat or cold for hours, ensuring that my food doesn’t spoil while I’m serving it!
Additionally you can use blanched slivered or halved almonds. In this version I used sliced but it’s totally up to you.
Because I’m also making this recipe right before Passover this year, finding Kosher for Passover dried cherries or currents is a problem, so I stuck with the ubiquitous dried cranberry which you can find in abundance with all the Kosher for Passover food items.
Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 salad 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Plant Based
- Diet: Kosher
Description
One of my absolute favorite places on the planet is Machaneh Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. After an amazing trip, way back in 2013, and a very special hour with Mordechai from Pereg, I wrote the recipe for Machaneh Yehuda Cabbage Salad. It’s filled with fresh, vibrant ingredients, and a super satisfying crunch. It’s crazy fast to make and takes me back “home”.
Ingredients
- 5 cups shredded cabbage (1/4 cabbage shredded)
- 1 cups sliced almonds (can use slivered or halved)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (can use dried cherries or currents)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
Instructions
- Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Cover and chill for at least 15-30 minutes before serving.
Equipment
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil for Cooking – 1.75L (KP)
Buy Now →
Gefen Sweetened Dried Cranberries, 10oz (2 Pack) (KP)
Buy Now →
Pereg Black Pepper (KP) – use code KOSHEREVERYDAY for 15% off
Buy Now →
Pereg Dill (KP) – use code KOSHEREVERYDAY 15% off
Buy Now →
Pereg Red Sea Salt (KP) – (KP) – use code KOSHEREVERYDAY 15% off
Buy Now →
Buy Now → Notes
The type of oil you use will impact the flavor of the salad. For a lighter taste use avocado or safflower oil.
You can used bagged cabbage or fresh cabbage that you shred by hand. I used a mandoline to shred my fresh cabbage, always staying on the short side of the wedge.
You can use blanched slivered or halved almonds. In this version I used sliced but it’s totally up to you.
Because I’m also making this recipe right before Passover this year, finding Kosher for Passover dried cherries or currents is a problem so I stuck with the ubiquitous dried cranberry which you can find in abundance with all the Kosher for Passover food items.
Make sure to refrigerate the salad for at least fifteen minutes to ensure that all the flavors blend together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 25.3 g
- Sodium: 215.9 mg
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
More Perfect Passover Salads
SHABBOS UNDER PRESSURE IS GREAT FOR PASSOVER!
FYI: I’m here to help make it way easier for you and reduce your pressure with my book “Shabbos Under Pressure“. I’ve found that using my electric pressure cooker to prepare for Passover, makes the cooking way easier and more efficient. For example, instead of cooking a huge pot of chicken soup on the stove for three hours, taking up valuable space on my stovetop, I can make even better soup in just an hour/hour and a half in my Instant Pot. I’ve even put together a Shabbos Under Pressure Passover Recipe Guide to help you convert the recipes in the book to Passover friendly recipes. If you don’t already have “Shabbos Under Pressure” now would be a great time to order it to ensure that you receive it with enough time to plan and cook your Passover meals. You can order it here:
Here’s the Passover Under Pressure – The Shabbos Under Pressure Passover Guide:
CHECK OUT MY PASSOVER AMAZON INFLUENCER STOREFRONT!!
I’ve put together some of my favorite Passover items on Amazon into one store! You can find ingredients for my Passover recipes as well as gorgeous Judaica items that will enhance your Passover. There are tools that I find invaluable for Passover prep and for during the whole Holiday.Make sure to check out the Kosher Everyday Passover Amazon Influencer Storefront!
Refillable oil sprayers like these Evo Oil Sprayers are especially great for Passover, when aerosol sprays can be super expensive. Simply refill them with your favorite oils. I use avocado in one and garlic oil in another! They’re economical and environmentally responsible too. You can find these on my Passover Amazon Influencer Storefront.
FOLLOW ME!
Don’t forget to follow Kosher Everyday on Instagram @koshereveryday! and on Facebook You don’t want to miss all the fun and interesting posts and reels that can be found nowhere else!
You can find reels showing how to make most of my recipes on Instagram!
Also, make sure to tag @koshereveryday when you make Kosher Everyday recipes! I LOVE to see your creations!!!
Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your ongoing support!
Make sure to follow Kosher Everyday on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss the latest and greatest Passover recipes and fun from Kosher Everyday!
*For more information about what Passover is please check out this link at aish.com
Leave a Reply