Syrian Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Syrian Spinach Salad—a refreshing blend of fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fragrant parsley, all brought to life with a tangy, flavor-packed dressing. The secret lies in the Middle Eastern-inspired vinaigrette, featuring aromatic sumac, warm cumin, zesty lemon juice, and the subtle sweetness of pomegranate molasses. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light appetizer. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this salad is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Serve it fresh and let your taste buds rejoice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Tear any large leaves into bite-sized pieces if needed.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sumac, ground cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1251 mg | 27% | |
*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.
