5 Armenian Salad Recipes

Armenian Salad Recipes are a collection of very nutritious salads full of vegetables that are very healthy to the body.

These twist on the classic salads can be served as a dinner party or a main course mid-week lunch or dinner.

Seasonal pears work brilliantly with pecans and Chechil cheese, which has a smoky flavor that will flare up your appetite.

Broad beans used in warm salad are a fantastic way to use them to get the most flavors. Vegetables are full of fiber which we all know helps in proper digestion of food.

Vegetables are low in calories which makes them great for people who want to loss weight. The mixing of different vegetables gives these salads different flavors and texture.

Also read the following 4 Amazing Shabbat Salad Recipes for more on healthy salad recipes that you can try out at home.

Pear With Pecan Salad

This is one of the 5 Armenian Salad Recipes that i hope you will enjoy preparing at home.

Ingredients For Preparing Pear With Pecan Salad

3 red-skinned pears, cut into slim wedges

50 g rocket leaves

10 pecans, toasted and snapped in half

60 g Chechil cheese, roughly chopped

3 slices of walnut bread, toasted

For The Dressing

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. Yellow mustard

2 tbsp. olive oil

Salt to taste

Black pepper powder to taste

How To Prepare Pear With Pecan Salad

1. Toss the pear wedges and rocket leaves together.
2. Top with the pecans and Chechil. To make the dressing, whisk the vinegar with the mustard then whisk in the olive oil and season.
3. Dress the salad and serve with the walnut bread on the side.

Broad Bean, Pea With Baby Leek Salad

Enjoy making this salad that is one among the 5 Armenian Salad Recipes that is full of healthy plant proteins and a variety of vegetables.

This is another interesting of the 5 Armenian Salad Recipes that you find easy and fast to prepare and as well leave you satisfied with its benefits to your health.

Ingredients For Making Broad Bean, Pea With Baby Leek Salad

500 g podded broad beans

300 g fresh peas

2 tbsp. olive oil

10 baby leeks, thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 eggs

4 large slices of kharisa

1 handful pf pea shoots

1/2 small bunch of chives

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

How To Prepare Broad Bean, Pea With baby Leek Salad

1. In a sauce pan, add salted water and bring to boil, add the broad beans and peas and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but slightly al dente, then drain.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the whole baby leeks and garlic and fry over low heat until softened but not browned.
3. Add the broad beans, peas and kharisa with plenty of seasoning and heat through.
4. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm while you fry or poach the eggs to your liking.
5. Stir the pea shoots through the vegetables and kharisa and tip onto a platter.
6. Top with the eggs and snip over the chives. Serve with toasted brown bread.

Roasted Beetroot Salad Recipes

Have you ever wondered how roasted beetroots taste? Here you have a chance of preparing one of the 5 Armenian Salad Recipes that i hope you love making very often.

5 beetroots, cut into cubes

1/2 cup feta cheese, grated

1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Small handful fresh dill, chopped

Small handful of chives, chopped

30 ml fresh lemon juice

50 g walnuts, toasted and chopped into small chunks

Salt to taste

Black pepper powder to taste

How To Prepare Roasted Beetroot Salad

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade. Put the beetroots in a baking tray, add the oil, salt and pepper, toss the until evenly coated.
2. Put the beetroots in the oven and bake them for about 30 minutes, keep turning them for even cooking. Bake until they are tender.
3. Put the beetroots aside to cool. Once cool, combine the beetroots, vinegar, chives, lemon juice and fresh dill. Put the cheese and walnuts and combine well.

Cucumber With Watercress Salad

Ingredients For Making Cucumber With Watercress Salad

3 cucumbers, cubed

50 g Watercress

Small handful of chard, shredded

Small handful chives, chopped

1 red onion, cubed

For The Dressing

150 ml olive oil

50 ml white wine vinegar

Salt to taste

Black pepper powder to taste

How To Prepare Cucumber With Watercress Salad

1. Take a bowl mix together the cucumber, onions, chives, chard and watercress.
2. In another bowl, add the olive oil, seasoning and vinegar and whisk together until well combined.
3. Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss well to combine everything.

Bulgur wheat salad

Ingredients For Making Bulgur Wheat Salad

200 g bulgur wheat

Small handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped

3 tomatoes, cubed

2 cucumbers, cubed

Small handful of chives, chopped

For The Dressing

150 ml olive oil

2 lemons, juice extracted

Salt to taste

Black pepper powder to taste

How To Prepare Bulgur Wheat Salad

1. Start by soaking the wheat in water for about 30 minutes, the drain.
2. Take a bowl and combine the wheat, cucumber, tomatoes, coriander and chives.
3. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well combined.
4. Pout the dressing over the vegetables and toss until well combined.