This salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, with the bright herbaceousness of fresh parsley, the crisp crunch of cucumber and celery, the nutty sweetness of walnuts, and the salty tang of feta cheese. It's all tossed in a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil and lemon juice, which brightens the flavors and brings the salad together. You can add thinly sliced red onion if you want to add a little bit of bite.
The parsley passion salad was born out of a desire to create a salad that was both flavorful and refreshing. I wanted something that would be perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, and that would be easy to make. I started with a base of fresh parsley, which is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Then I added chopped red onion for a bit of bite, cucumber and celery for crunch, walnuts for nuttiness, and feta cheese for saltiness. I finished it off with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil and lemon juice. The result is a salad that is both delicious and healthy.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the parsley, onion, cucumber, celery, walnuts, and feta cheese.
Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl, then pour over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of parsley, red onion, cucumber, celery, walnuts, and feta cheese creates a complex and flavorful salad.
The simple vinaigrette made with olive oil and lemon juice brightens the flavors and brings the salad together.
The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking.