Persian Spinach Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Persian Spinach Salad, a delightful fusion of fresh, bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Packed with tender spinach leaves, juicy pomegranate arils, toasted walnuts, and a medley of fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is a refreshing feast for the senses. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle sharpness, while a simple dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this salad is a nutrient-rich side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a healthy meal, this Persian-inspired salad will add a burst of color and flavor to your menu.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Pomegranate arils
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the fresh spinach thoroughly. Roughly chop if the leaves are very large, otherwise leave them whole, and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool before roughly chopping.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the spinach.
Step 4
Finely chop the fresh parsley and fresh mint leaves, then sprinkle them over the spinach mixture.
Step 5
Add the pomegranate arils and cooled, chopped walnuts to the salad bowl.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (722.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1439.5 |
| Total Fat 123.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 60.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1353.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.7g | |
| Protein 30.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 559.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1737.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories