Pine Nut Salad

This Pine Nut Salad is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, herbs, and nutty flavors, typical of Lebanese cuisine. It is light yet satisfying, perfect as a side dish or a refreshing main course.

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley - 30 grams
• Fresh mint - 15 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 200 grams)
• Red onion - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams)
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)

Steps

1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Finely chop the parsley and mint, and add them to a large mixing bowl.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
4. Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion, then add both to the mixing bowl.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
7. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh herbs and vegetables.
• Pine nuts provide healthy fats and protein, promoting heart health.

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