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Salads & starters

Salad-e Esfenaj

Fresh spinach salad with toasted walnuts, pomegranate and a sweet-tart dressing. A light, colourful dish, often served as a starter at family meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Wash the spinach and dry it thoroughly.
  2. Dry-toast the walnuts in a pan for 3 minutes until they release their aroma, then crush them.
  3. Finely slice the red onion and set it aside.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, syrup, salt and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, onion and half the walnuts.
  6. Pour over the dressing and toss just before serving.
  7. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and the remaining walnuts.

Variations and tips

Apple version. Add thin apple slices for a bit of crunch and freshness.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.