Zeytoon Parvardeh (Olive and Herb Salad) by Shima Vaez

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minuntes	Total Time	15 minutes
Servings	8	Cost Per Serving	$0.86

2 cups	Pitted Olives
1/3 cup	Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
1/3 cup	Fresh Mint, finely chopped
2 cloves	Garlic, minced
2 tbsp	Pomegranate Molasses
1/4 cup	Crushed Walnuts
2 tsp	Lemon Juice
To Taste	Black Pepper
1 tbsp	Olive Oil

In a bowl, combine the chopped mint, cilantro, and garlic.
Add the pomegranate molasses, crushed walnuts, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Gently fold in the green olives until they are well coated with the herb mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add a bit of lemon juice if you prefer it more sour.
Transfer the mixture to a clean jar or airtight container.
Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavour.
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer with bread, feta cheese, or grilled meats.

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Olives – nature's small but mighty nutrition power packs. Olives contain healthy fats like oleic acid, which may have anti-inflammatory properties. They are also rich in antioxidants like vitamin E, hydroxytyrosol, and oleanolic acid, which can help with heart health and reduce cancer risk. Thanks to the curing and fermentation process needed to remove their bitter taste, olives are loaded with beneficial bacteria that are important for gut health. Enjoy olives in small amounts! Just 10 contain 60 calories and 6 grams of fat - and they may also be high in salt from processing.

Let's get a little bit nutty! Walnuts are rich in protein, healthy fats, and several plant compounds that boost the body's defenses and protects our cells from damage that could lead to cancer. One serving is 7 walnuts. This provides 185 calories (most of which come from omega 3-fats), 4 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fibre. The beauty of walnuts is that you can control the portion size. If you need more calories, you can have a larger portion. If you're mindful of calories, you can have a smaller amount.

Garlic goodness. Garlic is a nutrient-rich addition to any way of eating. The health-promoting nutrients include vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. The sulfur compounds formed when garlic is crushed or chopped are key to this bulb's many health benefits. The most popular sulfur compound is the antioxidant - allicin. Although more research is needed, science suggests that garlic may help to reduce chronic inflammation and improve immunity.