How to pronounce Israeli salad

Israeli salad is written סלט ישראלי where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /saˈlat jeʁaˈkot jisʁeʔeˈli/. In plain English letters that is sah-LAHT yeh-rah-KOHT yees-reh-eh-LEE, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Israeli salad?

Israeli salad is a street food of Israel. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes fresh and sour.

Where Israeli salad comes from

Israeli salad is one of 18 signature dishes of Israel on this map.

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Food of Israel

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