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Herb Salad with Sunflower Seeds
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Herb Salad with Sunflower Seeds

Herb salad with sunflower seeds and pomegranate — light, easy, nutritious and quick to prepare. Pairs well with various meat and chicken dishes.

Total time30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyEasy
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Recipe tags

Salads and appetizersInternationalVegetarianGluten freeNut freeEgg freeEasyQuick cook

Recipe story

Herb and sunflower seed salad... distinctive and refreshing

Ingredients

  • 1 cup purslane leaves
  • 1 cup arugula (rocket) leaves
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup sliced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced mixed bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • Olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • Lemon juice
  • Orange juice

Method

  1. Wash the herbs thoroughly, drain, then place them in the serving bowl
  2. Add the sliced tomatoes, diced peppers, pomegranate seeds, and sunflower seeds on top
  3. Prepare the dressing separately by mixing a little olive oil with a pinch of salt, lemon juice and orange juice...
  4. Dress the salad just before serving — add the dressing and toss gently
  5. For more delicious salads, see Corn and mayonnaise salad

Notes and serving ideas

  • Chicken Quesadilla on Saj Bread
  • How to make guacamole sauce
  • Corn and mayonnaise salad
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Amal Khidr

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