Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Salads and Sides
Karkadeh Salad / Side
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals
- • 3 oranges, segmented
- • 1 pomegranate, seeded
- • 2 tbsp honey
- • 1 tsp orange blossom water
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pour 1 cup hot water over the hibiscus petals and steep 10 minutes, then drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the crimson liquid, and chop the petals.
2
Phase 2
Cut the oranges into segments over a bowl to catch the juices.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the reserved hibiscus liquid with the honey, orange blossom water, and cinnamon.
4
Phase 4
Combine the orange segments, pomegranate seeds, and chopped petals in a bowl and drizzle over the dressing.
5
Phase 5
Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
6
Phase 6
Scatter the chopped pistachios over the top just before serving.