Middle Eastern Arugula Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Middle Eastern Arugula Salad, a refreshing blend of peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. Enhanced with tangy sumac, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch to each bite, making this salad an irresistible mix of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, healthy, and gluten-free dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, falafel, or pita bread. Perfect for impressing your guests or elevating your everyday meals, this arugula salad is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 large red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Wash and dry the arugula, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Finely slice one-quarter of a red onion and add it to the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then mix them into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Peel the cucumber (if desired), cut it into small cubes or thin slices, and add it to the salad.
Sprinkle the sumac over the salad for a tangy kick.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Top the salad with toasted pine nuts for added crunch and a nutty flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful Middle Eastern Arugula Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1804 mg | 38% | |
*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.
