This Date Winter Salad is the perfect dish to bring warmth and flavor to your winter meals. The earthy brown lentils, vibrant roasted beets, and fresh watercress blend together beautifully with the natural sweetness of Mini Medjool Dates. Topped with a tangy honey-balsamic dressing, this salad is both hearty and refreshing—ideal for the colder months.
Ingredients:
- Watercress
- Cooked brown lentils
- Beets (boiled or baked in oven)
- Grated carrots
- Mini Medjool Dates
- Dill
- Flax seeds
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sumac powder
Directions:
- Prepare the salad by adding a generous handful of watercress, cooked brown lentils, grated carrots, and diced or sliced beets to a large bowl.
- Chop the Mini Medjool Dates into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl along with a sprinkle of fresh dill and flax seeds.
- For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic powder, and sumac powder until smooth and well-combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately as a warm salad or refrigerate for later use. Enjoy!
This Date Winter Salad is a comforting and nutritious way to enjoy seasonal ingredients, with the sweetness of Mini Medjool Dates balancing the earthy flavors of lentils and beets.