Serves 6
Calories (Per serving): 133
Carbs: 10.6g
Fat: 9.2g
Protein: 1.5g
A classic Lebanese side dish, filled with colourful vegetables, a zingy vinaigrette & dressed with fresh pita bread & pomegranate.
A perfect accompaniment to any main dish.
INGREDIENTS
8-10 Romaine lettuce leaves (chopped as desired)
1/2 onion / 2-3 spring onion (finely chopped)
Small wedge of red cabbage (finely chopped)
6 radishes (chopped as desired)
1/2 large cucumber (chopped as desired)
Few sprigs of parsley
8-10 fresh mint leaves
2 tomatoes (de-seeded & juice removed)
Arabic pita bread & a little olive oil to crisp.
Pomegranate seeds to garnish
DRESSING
4 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 Lemon
2 Garlic Cloves
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp sumac
1/2 Tsp died mint
1 Tsp sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut up the Arabic pita bread into squares & place on a baking tray.
Drizzle with a little olive oil & a tiny pinch of salt.
Toast the pita bread in the oven at gas mark 4 for about 5-10 minutes, or just until golden. Remove from the baking tray and reserve for later.
Traditionally the bread is deep fried whole & crumbled over the salad just before serving- so it's up to you to decide how you want your 'croutons'.
In a large strainer, combine the chopped lettuce, onion, cabbage, radish, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley & mint.
The strainer just ensures all excess liquid is removed so the veggies can soak up the delicious dressing.
To make the dressing, place all the ingredients in a jar & shake!
I like to use a jar because you can close the lid and shake the jar vigorously to emulsify the oil- making an even creamier vinaigrette.
Dress the salad with the vinaigrette and toss lightly.
Just before serving, add the crunchy Arabic croutons & garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds.
RECIPE NOTES
Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes & use a sharp knife to slice them into cubes.
Olive oil plays a big roll in this dressing, so try and stick to an Extra virgin brand. You'll enrich the salad with a light, nutty flavour that adds body & character.
Jazz up your salad by adding Armenian string cheese- the salty string cheese takes this salad to a different dimension!
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