Rosh Hashanah Herb & Fruit Salad Menu |  Kosher, Festive, Colorful & Flavor Packed Salads 

Below is a complete Rosh Hashanah Herb & Fruit Salad Menu with kosher, festive, colorful, and flavor-packed salads that complement each other beautifully. Each recipe uses fresh ingredients, herbs, and fruits symbolic of blessing and abundance.

1. Israeli Chopped Herb Salad with Pomegranate

(The one we just made — fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds, lemon, olive oil, optional sumac.)

Highlights: Symbolizes blessing and fruitfulness. Refreshing and herb-forward.

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2. Sweet Citrus & Fennel Salad

Ingredients

2 oranges, peeled and sliced

1 grapefruit, peeled and sliced

1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

½ cup pomegranate seeds

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon honey

Fresh mint leaves, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Arrange citrus slices and fennel in a bowl or platter.

2. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped mint over the top.

3. Whisk olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad.

4. Serve chilled.

Highlights: Sweet and tangy; perfect for a symbolic new year of joy and prosperity.

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3. Carrot, Apple & Raisin Salad with Honey Dressing

Ingredients

3 large carrots, grated

1–2 apples, peeled and grated

¼ cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional: pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine grated carrots, apples, and raisins in a bowl.

2. Whisk honey, lemon juice, olive oil, and cinnamon; pour over salad.

3. Toss gently and serve immediately or chilled.

Highlights: Sweet, crunchy, and symbolic of a “sweet new year.”

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4. Roasted Beet & Herb Salad with Walnuts

Ingredients

2 medium beets, roasted, peeled, and diced

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

½ cup walnuts, toasted

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Roast beets until tender, peel, and dice.

2. Mix with parsley and walnuts in a bowl.

3. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.

4. Serve slightly warm or chilled.

Highlights: Deep red color symbolizes life and vitality; walnuts represent wisdom.

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Serving Suggestions

Arrange all salads on a festive platter for a colorful, symbolic Rosh Hashanah spread.

Pair with kosher roasted chicken, fish, or a grain dish like freekeh or quinoa.

Sprinkle extra pomegranate seeds or fresh herbs over the entire spread for a visually stunning table.