Persian Bean and Pomegranate Salad - Pakistani/Indian Cooking with Atiya

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: citrus segments

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Citrus adds freshness and acidity, while cranberries are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being a neutral alternative.

Add 3-4 tbsp of chickpeas in a bowl.

Add 3-4 tbsp of white beans.

Add small red kidney beans.

Finely chop mint and coriander, then add to the bowl.

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Add finely chopped tomatoes to the mixture.

Prepare the dressing by adding 3-4 tbsp of pomegranate juice to a bowl.

Add 1 tsp of red wine vinegar to the dressing.

Add 1 tsp of white vinegar to the dressing.

Add a little lemon juice to the dressing.

Add 1 tsp of honey to the dressing.

Add 1 tsp of salt to the dressing.

Add 1 tsp of crushed black pepper to the dressing.

Add 1 tsp of olive oil to the dressing.

Mix the dressing well and pour it over the salad mixture.

Mix the salad well to combine all ingredients.

Put the salad in a serving bowl and garnish with walnuts.

Cooking Techniques

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