Nettle salad

4 servings

10 minutes

Nettle salad-akhian is a traditional Armenian dish known for its simplicity and rich flavor. Nettle, with its vibrant herbal aroma, gains a delicate, slightly tangy note when combined with a nut-vinegar sauce. Walnuts add depth to the flavor, giving the dish richness and a light oily texture. Onion and parsley complete the composition with freshness and pleasant contrast. Historically, nettle has been used in cooking due to its nutritional properties and availability, especially in spring when its young leaves are at their juiciest. This salad can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and vegetables. It is not only tasty but also healthy, enriching the body with vitamins and minerals.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 633.8
• Proteins: 15.9g
• Fats: 61.3g
• Carbohydrates: 9.9g

Ingredients

• Nettle: 200 g
• Green onions: 25 g
• Parsley: 25 g
• Crushed walnuts: 1.5 glass
• Salt: to taste
• Vinegar: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Place young nettle leaves in boiling salted water for a few minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nettle: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Drain and cool down.

3. Mix crushed walnuts with the broth left from nettles and add vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crushed walnuts: 1.5 glass
   • Vinegar:  to taste

4. Place the nettle in a bowl, pour with nut sauce, and sprinkle with chopped onion and parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nettle: 200 g
   • Crushed walnuts: 1.5 glass
   • Green onions: 25 g
   • Parsley: 25 g