Spinach Salad with Cheese Raisins and Walnuts Azerbaijan
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caucasus with this Spinach Salad with Cheese, Raisins, and Walnuts, a dish inspired by Azerbaijani cuisine. Fresh spinach leaves create the perfect base for a medley of textures and tastes, featuring crumbled white cheese (like tangy feta or traditional brinza), sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted walnuts. A touch of heat from thinly sliced red onions balances beautifully with a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of seasoning. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is a striking addition to any table—ideal as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish. Packed with nutrients and bursting with unique flavors, this Azerbaijani-inspired salad is sure to delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 100 grams white cheese (e.g., feta or Azerbaijani brinza)
- 50 grams raisins
- 50 grams walnuts, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the white cheese (feta or brinza) into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
Soak the raisins in warm water for 5 minutes to soften them, then drain and add them to the bowl.
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them lightly in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Add them to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then toss the slices into the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy this Azerbaijani-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2485 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 784 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1890 mg | 40% | |
*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.
