Best Tomato Salad With Pine Nuts And Pomegranate Molasses Recipes

YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'S TOMATO AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Yotam Ottolenghi's Tomato and Pomegranate Salad image

Here is a dish that melds the best flavors of summer into a robust salad. Yotam Ottolenghi calls for cherry tomatoes, but summer's best tomatoes would also be right at home among the feta, mint and za'atar, the Middle Eastern spice blend. Serve it alongside grilled meat, preferably in the back yard, summer nipping at the heels.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pints mixed small or cherry tomatoes, of varying colors
2 teaspoons za'atar
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and very thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Flaky sea salt
3 1/2 ounces manouri or feta cheese, broken into small chunks

Steps:

Halve or quarter the tomatoes so that they are all roughly the same size, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Mix the za'atar with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, and set aside.
To the bowl with tomatoes, add the pomegranate seeds, sliced pepper and onion, the herbs, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gently mix the salad, then transfer it to a large shallow bowl or serving platter, and dot it with the cheese. Drizzle the za'atar mixture over the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

BULGUR SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING AND TOASTED NUTS

Bulgur Salad With Pomegranate Dressing and Toasted Nuts image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups bulgur, preferably coarse-ground
Salt
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, available at Middle Eastern markets
Juice of 2 lemons, or to taste
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
Pepper
2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, about 1 cup

Steps:

Put bulgur in a large bowl and cover with cold, lightly salted water. Let soak until tender, from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on coarseness of bulgur. Drain in a sieve, firmly pressing out excess water, and transfer to a serving bowl.
Whisk olive oil with pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, tomato paste and spices. Add salt and pepper and taste; mixture should be pleasingly tangy. Add more pomegranate molasses and lemon juice as needed.
Pour half the dressing over bulgur and mix well. Set aside to absorb for about 10 minutes. Taste for salt, adding more if needed. Add half the remaining dressing, all the nuts and parsley, and mix well. Before serving, taste again and add more dressing as needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 503, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 284 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams