Georgian Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Georgian Salad, a healthy and refreshing dish bursting with the fresh flavors of the Caucasus region. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad comes to life with the earthy richness of a creamy walnut-garlic dressing. Fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley elevate the dish with their aromatic, zesty kick, while a hint of red wine vinegar adds the perfect tangy balance. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a stunning side dish to share. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it’s a wholesome, flavor-packed option that’s sure to impress. Perfectly chilled and irresistibly nutty, this authentic Georgian recipe offers a unique twist on your regular salad game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red bell pepper. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise, then cut them into thin half-moons.
Core and dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and add them to a large salad bowl along with the sliced cucumbers.
Slice the red onion thinly, and cut the red bell pepper into thin strips. Add these to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and parsley roughly and incorporate them into the mix.
In a food processor, combine the walnuts, garlic clove, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Season the walnut dressing with salt and black pepper, blend again to mix well.
Pour the walnut dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well mixed and coated with the dressing.
Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.6 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2439 mg | 52% | |
*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.
