What to Serve to Start the Fast on Shabbos

It’s a tricky meal. It’s shalosh seudos time-when we’re typically serving lighter foods. But it’s also the last meal before the fast. We asked our readers for ideas: what are you serving to start the fast on Shabbos?

Besides for ideas, people also sent us some tips, like:

It’s not good to have protein before a fast as protein uses more water to digest and can actually dehydrate you. It’s best to have complex carbs.

Adequately salt your food. A lot of people think they need to cut out salt before a fast, but salt actually helps draw water into the cells and helps with water retention (you obviously don’t want overly salty food, but as much salt as you’d usually use is fine!)

Here are your ideas:

Salmon and Pasta
Quinoa Salad
Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
Challah, Egg Salad, Cream Cheese, American Cheese, Salad, Pasta
Sushi Salad
Sweet Potatoes
Fruit
Mushroom Calzones
Bagels with Spreads, Avocado, Cheesy Garlic Knots, Baked Goods, Salad, Fruit, Mini Pizzas, Lots of Water
Teriyaki Salmon over Angel hair
Challah, Spreads, Quinoa, Kale Salad
Quiches, Sushi Salad, Cheese Bourekas
Salmon and Cheese Noodle Kugels
Dairy Noodle Kugel, Guacamole and Chips, Salads, Iced Coffee
Sushi Salad, Pasta Salad, Cheese Blintzes, Challah and Spreads
Brown Rice Salad, Corn, Diced Cucumbers, Olives, Hearts of Palm, Tuna
Quinoa Burgers, Quiche, Salad, Salmon and Sourdough Bread
Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Quinoa Salad, Sweet Cheese Noodle Kugel
Quinoa Salad, Tuna, Veggies, Grapes and Watermelon
Tuna Patties, Quiches, Grapes and Watermelon
Make your own Avocado Toast
Crockpot: Hearty Veggie Soup Cooking all Shabbos
Make your own Schnitzel Bar
Schnitzel, Lokshen Kugel, Fruit Crumble and Watermelon
Schnitzel and Deli Sandwiches
Yapchik
Chicken and Spaghetti Syrian-Style
Grilled Chicken Salad
Meat and Potatoes in Crockpot and Schnitzel, Sandwiches and Fruit
Overnight Chicken and Brown Rice