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Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon

A bright Sudanese-style peanut and lemon salad (Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon) with tomato, onion, chili, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and cumin—zesty, crunchy, and lightly spicy. Perfect as a dip or side to grilled meats and flatbreads.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Oka Ika

Oka Ika is a classic Samoan raw fish salad featuring sashimi-grade tuna gently “cooked” in citrus, enriched with coconut cream, and folded with crisp vegetables. It’s refreshing, creamy, and bright, often served over lettuce with tender boiled taro on the side.

🇹🇰 Tokelau$$$

Tabbouleh

A bright, herb-forward Levantine salad of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber folded with tender bulgur, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil. Light, zesty, and perfect as a mezze or side, served scooped with crisp romaine leaves.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$

Salată de vinete

A classic Romanian eggplant spread made from roasted eggplants blended with onion, sunflower oil, a touch of mayonnaise and lemon, served with tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and parsley on bread. Creamy, smoky, and fresh.

🇷🇴 Romania$

Salade de Fruits de Bangui

A vibrant Central African fruit salad from Bangui featuring pineapple, mango, papaya, banana, orange, and passion fruit, brightened with lime, honey, ginger, vanilla, coconut flakes, and fresh mint.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$$

Rasols Viens

Rasols Viens is a traditional Eastern European salad that combines cooked vegetables, chicken, and a creamy dressing for a hearty and flavorful dish.

🇱🇻 Latvia$$

Mbika Salad

Mbika Salad is a refreshing and nutrient-rich dish featuring the unique flavor and texture of mbika seeds, combined with fresh spinach, creamy avocado, and zesty lemons for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea$$

Tum Mak Hoong

Tum Mak Hoong, a vibrant Lao-style green papaya salad, delivers a refreshing harmony of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors with a delightful crunch, perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.

🇱🇦 Laos$$

Fasoosh

Fasoosh is a fresh and vibrant Middle Eastern salad that combines crisp vegetables with a zesty lemon-sumac dressing, perfect for any meal of the day.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Riverbank Crunch

Riverbank Crunch is a delightful and colorful salad that's both refreshing and satisfying, bursting with the natural flavors of quinoa, vegetables, and a tangy honey lime dressing with a crunchy almond finish.

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo$$

I've been...

Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon

Oka Ika

Tabbouleh

Salată de vinete

Salade de Fruits de Bangui

Rasols Viens

Mbika Salad

Tum Mak Hoong

Fasoosh

Riverbank Crunch

I've been...

Salatat Dakwa bil Limoon

Oka Ika

Tabbouleh

Salată de vinete

Salade de Fruits de Bangui

Rasols Viens

Mbika Salad

Tum Mak Hoong

Fasoosh

Riverbank Crunch