Contemporary Levantine
Citrus Herbed Feast Salad with Date-Walnut Crunch
A bright celebratory salad of herbs, crunchy vegetables, sweet dates, and toasted walnuts dressed in a pomegranate-citrus vinaigrette.
25 min 4 Easy
Ingredients
- mixed baby greens5 cups
- cucumber, thinly sliced1 large
- radishes, thinly sliced6
- fresh mint leaves1/2 cup
- fresh parsley leaves1/2 cup
- dates, pitted and chopped8
- walnuts, toasted and chopped1/2 cup
- orange segments2 oranges
- pomegranate seeds1/2 cup
- olive oil3 tbsp
- pomegranate molasses1 tbsp
- lemon juice1 tbsp
Method
- 1Toast the walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant, then cool slightly.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the greens, cucumber, radishes, mint, parsley, dates, orange segments, and pomegranate seeds.
- 3Whisk olive oil, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice with a pinch of salt until glossy.
- 4Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- 5Toss gently so the herbs stay fresh and the fruit stays intact.
- 6Top with the toasted walnuts and serve immediately.
- 7If desired, add a few shavings of cucumber peel or extra mint for a festive finish.
Tips
- Dress only at the last moment to keep the greens crisp.
- For a fuller meal, add grilled chicken or chickpeas without changing the dressing.
Nutrition
230
calories
4
protein
22
carbs
14
fat
5
fiber
13
sugar