Bitter Greens and Walnut Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
This vibrant Turkish salad features a medley of slightly bitter greens, toasted walnuts, and a tangy pomegranate molasses dressing. It's a refreshing and healthy lunch option that balances earthy notes with a delightful sweet-sour punch.
Prep Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
~5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
~2 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the mixed bitter greens and toasted walnuts.
~1 min - 4
Pour the dressing over the greens and walnuts. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
~1 min - 5
Serve immediately.
Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sumac to the dressing or over the finished salad.
- If you don't have pomegranate molasses, you can reduce balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until it thickens to a syrupy consistency, though the flavor will be slightly different.
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