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Parsley and pomegranate salad

Name: Parsley and pomegranate salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: flat-leaf parsley a large bunch, leaves picked; rocket 90g; shallot 1 long, peeled and thinly sliced into rings; pomegranate seeds 50g; extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; pomegranate molasses 3 tbsp; lemon 1, juiced

15 minutes
serves 4 as a side
Easy

Parsley doesn't always have to be just a garnish – here, it's the hero of a summery salad made with the freshest, greenest leaves

By Adam Bush

Published: June 21, 2021 at 11:14 am

Make this fresh parsley and pomegranate salad, then check out our watermelon and halloumi salad, potato salad, tomato salad and more summer salad recipes.

Ingredients

flat-leaf parsley a large bunch, leaves picked
rocket 90g
shallot 1 long, peeled and thinly sliced into rings
pomegranate seeds 50g

DRESSING

extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
pomegranate molasses 3 tbsp
lemon 1, juiced

Method

Step 1

Make the dressing by whisking together the oil, molasses and lemon juice with a little seasoning.
Step 2

Fill a large bowl with iced water and add the parsley leaves, rocket and shallot rings. This will make them fresh, vibrant and crunchy. Leave for 10 minutes, then drain really well.
Step 3

Tip the drained salad into a bowl and toss with the dressing, then tip onto a serving plate and scatter with the pomegranate seeds to serve.