Plum Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 (1 cup each)
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Calories
3668 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Plum Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing
Description
This Plum Salad combines tender, thinly sliced plums with fresh parsley and sliced almonds for herbaceous and nutty contrast. The dressing is a mixture of grated fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, canola oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, providing a bright, slightly spicy, and sweet flavor that coats the salad ingredients evenly. The dressing is shaken or whisked to emulsify and allowed to rest for flavors to meld.
Chilled, cooked bulgur grain adds a soft, chewy base to the salad, balancing the fresh ingredients. The ingredients are tossed gently to combine without bruising the fruit. The salad's texture includes juicy plums, crisp parsley, crunchy almonds, and tender grain, offering a refreshing combination.
Serve this salad chilled as a side dish or light meal during warmer weather. Cooling the prepared bulgur ensures it complements the salad's crisp textures. The salad is versatile and can easily be adjusted to taste by adding more dressing or spices as desired.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ginger $0.12, fresh grated
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice $0.45, fresh
- 3 Tbsp canola oil $0.24, or other light oil
- 1 Tbsp honey $0.12
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.03, freshly cracked
- 2 plum $1.49, about 1/2 lb. total
- 1 parsley $0.89, bunch, fresh
- 1/4 cup almonds $0.66, sliced
- 2 cups bulgur $0.74, cooked, chilled
- 2 cups quinoa
- 2 cups couscous
- 2 cups rice
Instructions
- Grate about one tsp of fresh ginger into a jar or small bowl. Add the lemon juice, salad oil, honey, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Shake the jar (or whisk) until the ingredients are combined. Let the dressing sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Rinse the parsley well to remove any dirt or debris. Shake off as much water as possible. Pull the leaves from the stems and then give them a rough chop. Place the chopped parsley in a bowl.
- Thinly slice the plums and remove the sections from the pit. Add the plum slices and sliced almonds to the bowl with the parsley. Give the dressing a quick stir, then add it to the salad (start with half and add more as needed). Toss the salad until everything is coated in the dressing, then serve.
Notes
- When preparing bulgur for this salad, chill it in the refrigerator or freezer before adding it to maintain a crisp salad texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3(1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3668 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 366.8kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.17g | 15% |
| Protein | 5.67g | 11% |
| Fat | 19.6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 542.6mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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