Salad-e Khiar-o Anar (Cucumber & Pomegranate Salad)

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A platter of herbs, scallions and feta is typically served alongside Persian meals in lieu of a Western-style green salad. They are meant to be folded into flatbread as an accompaniment to a meal (or sometimes as the meal itself). This salad is a riff on that, with pomegranate seeds and cucumbers mixed in. Read more about this recipe.

Louisa Shafia

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Low Added Sugar Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 large cucumbers
3 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup pomegranate seeds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 scallion, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Peel cucumbers and halve lengthwise. Remove seeds; cut into 1/4-inch slices. Combine the cucumbers in a large bowl with cilantro, pomegranate seeds, oil, lime juice, scallion, salt and pepper. Serve topped with feta.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

163	Calories
12g	Fat
11g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Vitamin A 825IU	17%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Folate 42mcg	11%
Sodium 378mg	16%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 24mg	6%
Potassium 311mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Salad-e Khiar-o Anar (Cucumber & Pomegranate Salad)

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