Latvian Salad

A refreshing vegetarian salad featuring barley, green beans, and a creamy buttermilk dressing topped with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 353.1 kcals 1412.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.7 grams 122.8 grams
Fat 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Protein 11.1 grams 44.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Feta Cheese
or crumbly Latvian cheese
100
ml
Buttermilk
for dressing
15
ml
Sour Cream
for dressing
Fruits
15
ml
Lemon Juice
or wine vinegar
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only for garnish
GrainsCereals
100
g
Barley
rinsed
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Dill
small bunch, leaves only
1
bunch
Parsley
small bunch, leaves only
1
bunch
Mint
small bunch, leaves only
50
g
Walnuts
lightly toasted
0.5
clove
Garlic
crushed or finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for drizzling
Other
5
ml
Honey
for dressing
Vegetables
2
handful
Salad Leaves
dark variety including spinach
200
g
Green Beans
topped and tailed
4
piece
Radishes
sliced
2
piece
Beetroot
cooked and diced

Steps

  • Boil barley in salted water for 30 minutes until cooked but firm.
  • Drain the barley, drizzle with olive oil, and let it cool.
  • Blanch green beans in boiling water for two minutes.
  • Drain beans and refresh them in cold water.
  • Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, and honey to make the dressing.
  • Arrange salad leaves on a platter and add beans, radishes, and beetroot.
  • Sprinkle with herbs, barley, cheese, and walnuts, then toss lightly.
  • Drizzle with dressing, garnish with pomegranate seeds, and serve.