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his year, Rosh Hashanah literally 
begins on Labor Day. So, while 
you may miss grilled burgers and 
hot dogs (have them on Sunday, the day 
before!), you’ll get to see and celebrate with 
loved ones and have a day 
off from your regular life. 
It may seem “early” (I don’t 
remember the last time Rosh 
Hashanah was on a secular 
holiday), but we know it’s 
actually not early on the 
Jewish calendar.
Side dishes are the best 
way to add contrasting flavors, colors and 
textures to the holiday meal. After all, 
nothing is as boring as a very plain entrée 
coupled with a plain accompaniment.
These beautifully textured and colorful 
holiday sides will make any meal better. 
And because it’s still summer, they’ll balance 
your typical “heavy” meal of brisket and 
chicken.
But if you feel your holiday meal is better 
as a hot dog and hamburger grill-fest, have 

at it. As long as you’re together, every day is 
a holiday.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH PEARS, 
DATES WALNUTS AND FETA WITH 
HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING

Ingredients
12 cups (packed) 1-inch chopped 
Romaine lettuce
1 ripe pear or apple, cut into thin wedges
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup slice pitted dates
½ cup (or more to taste) walnut halves 
(or pecans), lightly toasted or not 
½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Dressing:
1 Tbsp. honey (any kind)
2 tsp. grained Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions
Combine all salad ingredients in a large 

bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a 
small bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour 
all the dressing over the salad and toss 
well. Makes 6 servings.

HONEY, GARLIC, LIME AND GINGER 
ROASTED SESAME GREEN BEANS

Ingredients
2 pounds haricot vert (thin green beans), 
stem ends trimmed (but otherwise left 
whole)
½ tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds (any color or mix of 
colors)
1 tsp. kosher salt or 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. melted honey (I melt it in the 
microwave for 20 seconds)
Juice of 1 lime

Directions
Preheat oven to 425˚. Line a rimmed baking 
sheet with foil or parchment. Set aside.

Dress up your Rosh Hashanah meal with flavorful accompaniments.
Colorful Holiday Sides

Annabel 
Cohen

ROSH HASHANAH
DINING IN

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