Dairy-Free Georgian Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Georgia with this Dairy-Free Georgian Salad, a fresh and colorful blend of crisp vegetables and bold herbs, brought together by a nutty walnut dressing. Featuring juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic fresh parsley and cilantro, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish is a celebration of simple yet bold ingredients. Coarsely chopped walnuts add a rich texture, while a zesty combination of white wine vinegar, olive oil, and garlic infuses the salad with irresistible tang. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this easy-to-make recipe requires no cooking and comes together in just 15 minutes. Ideal for clean eating enthusiasts, this salad is a wholesome, dairy-free twist on the traditional Georgian classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Cut the cucumbers into half-moons by slicing them lengthwise in half and then slicing across into thin half-circle pieces.
Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the red onion and thinly slice it into half-moons.
Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and membrane, then slice into thin strips.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and cilantro, discarding the thick stems.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, and cilantro.
Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped. Add the chopped walnuts to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.1 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1243 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2410 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
