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Armenian Apricot Salad
This vibrant Armenian Apricot Salad is a delightful medley of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors that captures the essence of summer. With fresh apricots, crisp salad greens, and creamy feta, each bite is a burst of freshness. This salad is not only visually appealing but also a testament to Armenian culinary tradition, where apricots are celebrated for their sweetness and health benefits. Perfect as a side dish for summer barbecues or as a light lunch on a warm day, this salad will transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched orchards of Armenia.
Ingredients
- Fresh apricots
- 4, pitted and sliced
- Mixed salad greens
- 4 cups
- Red onion
- 1/2, thinly sliced
- Feta cheese
- 1 cup, crumbled
- Walnuts
- 1/2 cup, toasted and roughly chopped
- Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons
- Honey
- 1 tablespoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apricots, mixed salad greens, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl, and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.
Tips
- For added flavor, consider adding a handful of fresh herbs like mint or basil.
- You can substitute walnuts with almonds or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- If you prefer a creamier dressing, you can mix in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the vinaigrette.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Calories: 250 Fat: 20g Carbs: 18g Protein: 6g Sodium: 300mg Sugar: 8g
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