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Nutritional Values
170kcal
2gProtein
30gCarbs
5gFat
8gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Pomegranate Salad
How to order / say it
Say it
Ensalada de Granada — [en-sah-LAH-dah deh grah-NAH-dah]
Order
I'd like the pomegranate salad, please.
Locally
Quisiera la ensalada de granada, por favor.
Say locally
A vibrant salad with pomegranates, oranges, and olives.
Why try it?
Infusing the simplicity of local ingredients, this salad represents Granada's historic ties to the pomegranate, a symbol of abundance.
How it tastes
This salad balances sweet pomegranate with juicy orange and briny olives, dressed lightly with olive oil.
Origin & History — first documented: 950
Traditionally consumed in the region due to pomegranate abundance, this salad showcases the agricultural richness of Granada since the Moorish period.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 g pomegranate seeds
- 🍋 150 g oranges
- 50 g black olives
- 🫒 20 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 🌿 10 g fresh mint leaves
- 🧂 3 g sea salt
Method
- 1 Seed the pomegranate and peel the oranges, slice thinly.
- 2 Combine pomegranate seeds, orange slices, and olives in a bowl.
- 3 Dress with olive oil and sprinkle mint leaves before serving.
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