What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Elevated Edibles: Za’atar Avocado Salad! Za’atar is one of those words that sounds mystical and magical to me, like “Abracadabra” or “Shazaam”. Sprinkling this Middle Eastern spice on fresh salads, meat dishes, or even homemade hummus guarantees to mysteriously transport you to faraway lands. Open the jar and sprinkle a little bit onto the palm of your hand. Dip your tongue into the blend of spices. Taste that earthiness? It’s cumin and toasted sesame. You already detect the savory flavors of oregano, marjoram, and thyme. But what is that unexpected tanginess? Can you guess? It’s sumac, the secret ingredient. Za’atar is a one-spice wonder you may want to sprinkle into olive oil to slather onto focaccia bread. Do it. Once you try it, watch it disappear. It’s that good.
ZA’ATAR AVOCADO SALAD
Ingredients:
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 hearts of palm, cut into thin rounds
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 radishes, sliced thin
1 tablespoon za’atar seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon raw honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Grated zest of lemon, for garnish
Instructions:
Arrange the avocado slices in a single layer on a platter. Drizzle lemon juice over slices. Scatter the hearts of palm over the avocados. Top with shelled edamame. Insert sliced radishes throughout. Sprinkle za’atar seasoning over all. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, and raw honey until blended. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Spoon the dressing over the salad. Garnish with lemon zest. Serve immediately.
This sounds healthy and delicous. We made the pineapple pork loin recipe again the other night. We really enjoy it.
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I’m so happy to hear that, Chris. We just picked up some different bbq sauces at a Fall market. Can’t wait to use them. 👏
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Yum!
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I love za’atar and have never thought to use it on avocado. Thanks.
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Please let me know how you like it, Peggy. 🙏🏻🍃
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I love Za’atar! This looks like a delicious use of it!
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It’s a new spice for me, so I intend to use it often. 🌿🍂🌾
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It’s a fantastic addition to hummus! Also great sprinkled on bagels.
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Great idea! I’ll try those options. 🤔🌿
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This looks really lively and full of textures; I love the addition of the edamame, and I think I could eat cardboard with za’atar sprinkled over it!
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Hmmm. I’ll remember that if my cupboard is bare. 🤣🍂😜
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I love za’atar on buttered pita bread. It is also very good on sheet roasted veggies.
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Both great ideas! Roasted vegetables are among my favorites. And as a companion with butter…need I say more?! 👏👏👏
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Am so excited to be enticed once again by your recipes.. I’m Back.. 😉
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In the midst of the weather and the physical challenges, I hope looking back it was still worth it. 👀🍃
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I spent some time in Albania.. Simple living, no coms, bad weather but a nice break.. 😉
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In simplicity we appreciate the small things, I’m sure. 🙏🏻🍃
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We love Za’atar and use it often even while grilling chicken or veggies!! Looks great on the Avo salad!
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Now grilling would be a great use for this spice. 🍁🍂🌾
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Love avocados! 😋
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Grilling them is the bomb. 🔥🍃🥑
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Za’atar is divine! I don’t know how to make it but it’s delicious. I’ve only had it in rolls and wraps. Thanks for this inspiration to try it in a salad! 🥗
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Thank youuuu. I’m getting more ideas today from people like you. 🤔🍃
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Haha that’s great. One of my faves is a flatbread sandwich of grilled mushrooms and za’atar – toasted to perfection. Mmm that’s just so yum!
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I just happen to have all the ingredients on hand. Is there cheese on that?
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Nice! Typically no cheese – but cheese goes with everything!
Awww can I have some too?! 😂😍 lol
Let me know how you go with it.
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Will do. 👏
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I love za’atar on my eggs and pizza (and anything else with cheese 🧀) but I haven’t tried it on salad – this looks delicious! So creative! 🥑
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Pizza. 🍃🍕 Now there’s a novel idea. I get stuck on oregano. 🌿
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Ooh, another thing to try with za’atar! The sesame and herbs sound delicious with the avocado!
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Watch it disappear. 😜🍂
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Thanks very much, Erika, for the “shout out”! 🙏🏻🍃
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