
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the spinach and dry it thoroughly.
- Dry-toast the walnuts in a pan for 3 minutes until they release their aroma, then crush them.
- Finely slice the red onion and set it aside.
- Make the dressing by whisking the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, syrup, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, onion and half the walnuts.
- Pour over the dressing and toss just before serving.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and the remaining walnuts.
Variations and tips
Apple version. Add thin apple slices for a bit of crunch and freshness.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Iran
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Iran
Iran
Iran
Iran
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