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Refreshing Melenkon Salad

The most invigorating green salad of Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with fresh herbs and a special dressing.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
185
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
akdeniz
Refreshing Melenkon Salad
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh melenkon greens (or arugula-cress mix)
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 100 grams feta cheese, diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Wash the melenkon greens thoroughly in plenty of water and spin dry.

  2. 2

    Chop them roughly with your hands into a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the thinly sliced red onions and cherry tomatoes on top.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and salt to make the dressing.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

  6. 6

    Garnish with diced cheese and chopped walnuts just before serving.

Note. Add the dressing right before sitting at the table to keep the greens crisp.

Questions

What can I use if I cannot find melenkon?

A mixture of arugula and cress is a great alternative if you cannot find melenkon greens.

Is this salad suitable for vegans?

You can adapt it for vegans by omitting the cheese and using a vegan cheese alternative.

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