Khazar Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, finely chopped 2 cucumbers, finely chopped
• 4 tomatoes, finely chopped 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 14g, 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
2. 2.
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
3. 3.
   Pour the pomegranate dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
4. 4.
   Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. 5.
   Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pomegranate — To extract the juice, cut the pomegranate in half and gently squeeze it over a sieve to collect the juice. Avoid pressing too hard to prevent the bitter white pith from being extracted.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, add some crumbled feta cheese or toasted walnuts to the salad.
• Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey according to your preference.
• To save time, you can prepare the salad in advance and refrigerate it until ready to serve.
• Serve the salad as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light and refreshing main course.

Serving advice

Serve the Khazar Salad chilled in a large salad bowl or individual plates. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves for an added touch of freshness.

Presentation advice

To make the salad visually appealing, arrange the finely chopped vegetables in a colorful pattern on the serving dish. Drizzle the pomegranate dressing over the top and garnish with a few pomegranate arils for an elegant touch.