Fragrant Mixed Herb and Flatbread Salad (Domaaj)
A vibrant Middle Eastern bread salad featuring crispy Persian flatbread tossed with fresh herbs, crumbled feta, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds, all dressed in a balsamic vinaigrette. This refreshing dish combines different textures and flavors for a unique take on a traditional salad.
Ingredients
- •4½ pieces Persian flatbread
- •½ cup walnuts
- •⅘ cup feta
- •1 bunch mint
- •1 bunch basil
- •1 bunch tarragon
- •3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- •2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- •3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •¼ tsp golpar
- •½ tsp sea salt
- •½ tsp black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Using a pair of scissors, cut the flatbread into small jagged pieces and place them in a large bowl.
5 min
- 2.
Toast the walnuts in a small pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes. Add them to the bowl, along with the crumbled cheese and chopped herbs.
5 min
- 3.
To make the dressing, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and golpar (if you are using it) with the salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and then get your hands in there, giving the whole thing a good stir to evenly distribute it.
5 min
- 4.
Leave the salad for 10 minutes for the flavors to soak into the bread, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with a generous sprinkling of pomegranate seeds just before serving.
10 min
