Herb Salad with Pomegranate and Walnut

Created as an entree salad, this salad produces complex flavors from the variety of fresh herbs. From the use of organic lavender in the dressing to the fresh dill, tarragon, and mint in the heart of the salad, flavor abounds in this delicious dish.

From a nutritional point of view, if your diet is lacking fiber, one serving of this tasty entree provides over 15 grams of dietary fiber per serving which is nearly 60% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Each serving also packs in a whopping RDA of 214% of Vitamin C and is remarkably high in Vitamin A. Walnuts are a natural superfood and are vital to brain health. A great source of calcium and iron, this salad is a must-add to your healthy recipe box.

Nutritional breakdown:
Serving size: 1
Calories: 441
Fat: 24.5g
Saturated fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 93mg
Potassium: 1333mg
Carbohydrates: 48.8g
Fiber: 15.1g
Sugars: 20.3g
Protein: 13.0g

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Recipe

Herb Salad with Pomegranate and Walnut
Soups & Salads
From a nutritional point of view, if your diet is lacking fiber, one serving of this tasty entree provides over 15 grams of dietary fiber per serving which is nearly 60% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA).

Ingredients

For vinaigrette:
1 teaspoon organic lavender
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon creamed horseradish
3 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
pinch pink himalayan sea salt
cracked black pepper
For salad:
4 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup watercress
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped mint
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 green onion, white and green parts chopped
1 small granny smith apple, diced with skin on
1/2 cup walnut halves
good quality parmesan cheese wedge or parmiggiano reggiano cheese

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lavender, olive oil, vinegar, horseradish, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, watercress, dill, tarragon, mint, tomatoes, pomegranate, red onion, green onion, granny smith apples, and walnuts.
Toss to combine.
Drizzle in dressing and toss well to coat.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese and place on top of salad when serving.

Serves

4

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 30

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 20

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