First time trying Israeli Salad — completely converted

I had never tried Israeli Salad before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The warmly spiced taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. tahini is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Tel Aviv hummusiya setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. My server recommended Israeli wine alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Israeli Salad. Outstanding first encounter.