Middle Eastern Arugula Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Middle Eastern Arugula Salad, a refreshing blend of peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. Enhanced with tangy sumac, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is the perfect balance of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch to each bite, making this salad an irresistible mix of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, healthy, and gluten-free dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, falafel, or pita bread. Perfect for impressing your guests or elevating your everyday meals, this arugula salad is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups arugula
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 large red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the arugula, then place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Finely slice one-quarter of a red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves, then mix them into the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber (if desired), cut it into small cubes or thin slices, and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the sumac over the salad for a tangy kick.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Top the salad with toasted pine nuts for added crunch and a nutty flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful Middle Eastern Arugula Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	665.4 grams (665.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	671

Total Fat 55.20g	71%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1231mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 47.00g	17%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 27.30g
Protein 11.60g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 430mg	33%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1804mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 25.7%