Israeli Salad as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Israeli Salad is absolutely in that category. The sesame-rich and nutty quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. pomegranate seeds does work that no substitute can replicate.

Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. There's something about the a Shabbat family dinner context that reinforces the comfort effect. arak alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.