salatimEtymologyBorrowed from Hebrew סָלָטִים (salatím), plural of סָלָט (salát, “salad”).salatim means cold dishes served as a course in Israeli cuisine. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 93 out of 100.nounCold dishes served as a course in Israeli cuisine.“The custom of starting the meal with salatim originated with the Palestinians.”