Name: Persian Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, lighted toasted; 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced (use a mandolin) or sub halved cherry tomatoes when in season; 5 Persian (or Turkish) cucumbers, thinly sliced ( or sub 1 large English cucumber); 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup chopped parsley; 1 cup chopped cilantro; ½ cup chopped mint; ½ cup chopped dill; 1/4 cup chopped tarragon or chives; 1/2- 1 cup crumbled feta (optional); ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste; ½ teaspoon allspice; salt and pepper to taste

Description

Persian Walnut Salad with Cucumbers, Radishes, Mint, Dill, Cilantro and Parsley. Loaded up with fresh herbs this refreshing summer salad is the perfect side to summer grilling!

Ingredients

Units

1 cup walnuts, lighted toasted
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced (use a mandolin) or sub halved cherry tomatoes when in season
5 Persian (or Turkish) cucumbers, thinly sliced ( or sub 1 large English cucumber)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped dill
1/4 cup chopped tarragon or chives
1/2– 1 cup crumbled feta (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Toast walnuts on a sheet pan, in a 350 F oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly toasted. Cool.

Place cooled walnuts along with remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Taste, adjust salt and lemon. If it tastes bland, add a little more salt.

It should have a refreshing lemony kick.

Notes

Feel free to make ahead, adding the dressing closer to serving time -so herbs stay nice and fresh looking. Always re-taste before serving, adjusting salt and lemon.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 263
Sugar: 2.1 g
Sodium: 126.3 mg
Fat: 25.3 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Carbohydrates: 7.4 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 11.1 mg