Best Persian Inspired Salad With Sweet Potato And Spinach Recipes

PERSIAN FRUIT SALAD

Persian Fruit Salad image

This is a traditional fruit salad that we always serve in the summer. It is traditionally served on the holiday of Tu Be'Shvat, but we love to eat it all summer long.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 seedless oranges, peeled and cored
2 apples, peeled and cored
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 cup dried figs, chopped or 1 cup apricot
1 cup orange juice
1 cup almonds, chopped or 1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

Place fruit in serving bowl.
Pour orange juice over fruit and mix gently.
Garnish with almonds or coconut.
Cover and chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 82.8, Carbohydrate 84.3, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 62.7, Protein 8.2

PERSIAN SPINACH SALAD

Persian Spinach Salad image

Make and share this Persian Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacia_

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
ground cinnamon (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup drained yogurt (see "Draining Yogurt" box)
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dill
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

Discard the spinach stems. Wash and drain the leaves, then chop coarsely.
Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of cinnamon, if using, and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, stirring often. Drain well and let cool.
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and mint or dill. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spinach and taste for seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with walnuts and more herbs. Serve at room temperature with pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.3, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 120.8, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.7

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