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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the spinach.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and fresh mint leaves, then sprinkle them over the spinach mixture.
Add the pomegranate arils and cooled, chopped walnuts to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1738 mg | 37% | |
*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.
