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Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Walnuts

A vibrant Mediterranean olive salad with sweet pomegranate, crunchy walnuts, and fresh herbs tossed in lemon and olive oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed olives pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate arils
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint optional
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes until fragrant. Cool and chop.
  2. Combine olives, pomegranate, walnuts, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  5. Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use a mix of mild green and bold black olives.