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Plum Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing

This fresh plum salad with lemon ginger dressing is a great way to use up leftover cooked grains and the summer's fresh produce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 (1 cup each)
Calories: 3668 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger $0.12
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice $0.45
  • 3 Tbsp canola (or other light oil) $0.24
  • 1 Tbsp honey $0.12
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.03
  • 2 plums (about 1/2 lb. total) $1.49
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley $0.89
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds $0.66
  • 2 cups cooked bulgur, quinoa, couscous, or rice (chilled) $0.74

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  • If you are preparing your bulgur (or other grain) specifically for this salad, be sure to put it in the refrigerator or even the freezer to cool down before adding it to the salad.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3(1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3668

% 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.