Pomegranate Molasses Salad

This vibrant Pomegranate Molasses Salad combines fresh vegetables and herbs with a tangy dressing, creating a delightful and refreshing vegan dish. Perfect for a Lebanese-inspired lunch, it's packed with flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
• Pomegranate seeds - 50 grams
• Pomegranate molasses - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
2. Add chopped parsley and mint to the bowl, mixing gently to combine the ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Top the salad with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from pomegranate, which can help reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber from fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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