5 from 6 votes
Vibrant Middle Eastern Salad
A flavorful, vibrant salad with a variety of textures! Simple to make and perfect for summer occasions!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
-6 servings
Calories:
298 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 lemon large, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- pepper generous amount, freshly ground
- 5-6 cups lettuce chopped
- 1/4 /4 cup mint chopped, fresh
- 1/4 /4 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 /2 cup golden raisins
- 1 pomegranate seeded
- 1/2 /2 cup pistachios shelled
- 1 cucumber diced
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Arrange lemon slices in a thin layer on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly drizzle with oil (olive or vegetable). Bake for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden, soft, and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Toss lettuce, mint, parsley, raisins, pomegranate, pistachios, cucumber, roasted lemons, and dressing. Serve immediately if dressed, or keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- I use romaine lettuce usually, but feel free to switch out with your preferred greens!
Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
770mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
987IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 -6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 987IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.