• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
PantsDownApronsOn
  • About
  • Shop
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Shop
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Shop
    • Recipes
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Georgian Summer Salad With Walnuts (Video)

    Published: Jun 7, 2021 by Charlé Visser · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment · 886 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

    jump to recipe Jump to Video

    Georgian salad is an extremely easy summer salad that consists of a few high quality fresh seasonal vegetables and a simple walnuts dressing.

    Combining sweet seasonal tomatoes with crispy cucumbers, sweet red onion, walnuts, and a few delicious aromatics makes a delicious lunch or side dish perfect for any bbq or light vegan dinner.

    It also suits many healthy diets like keto, paleo, vegan, whole 30 and low carb.

    georgian salad in green bowl.
    Jump to:
    • Quality produce
    • Ingredients needed
    • Useful equipment for this recipe
    • How to make it
    • Tips for success
    • Variations
    • What to serve with it
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Other recipes you might like
    • Recipe

    Quality produce

    The quality of produce is essential to this recipe.

    I do not recommend you make this with bland tomatoes and generic cucumbers.

    You want sweet crisp seasonal produce that will sing its own song without you having to do much to it.

    Apart from cucumbers and tomatoes pick the freshest herbs and best quality walnuts.

    a Simple salad like this is only supported by the quality of the raw ingredients.

    Ingredients needed

    ingredients for georgian salad on marble background.
    • Herbs - Cilantro and parsley are most often used. Tarragon, dill and chervil can also be used.
    • Vegetables - Sweet tomatoes and crispy pickling cucumbers work best. Some versions of Georgian salad also contain peppers or radises.
    • Seasoning - Traditionally blue fenugreek(utskho suneli) is used, khmeli suneli can also be used. It's basically just a Georgian spice mix and easily available through the links.
    • Nuts - Walnuts is the most popular nut in Georgia and works best for this recipe. Can be used toasted or untoasted.

    Useful equipment for this recipe

    wooden chopping board

    Wooden Chopping Board

    BUY NOW
    kitchen scales

    Electronic Kitchen Scales

    BUY NOW
    Japanese Chefs Knife

    Gyuto Japanese Chefs Knife

    BUY NOW
    mixing bowls

    Mixing Bowls

    BUY NOW

    How to make it

    ingredients to make salad on marble background.
    1. Wash the vegetables and herbs well.
    2. Peel and remove the cucumber guts then cut them into large chunks.
    3. Quarter the tomatoes and remove the stalks.
    4. Peel the onion and slice very thinly.
    5. Chop the walnuts by hand. You don't want to blend it and release the oils. It should stay dry and provide a textural crunch to the salad.
    6. Remove the herbs from the main stalk and chop finely.
    7. Add the vegetables, chopped herbs, spice and nuts into a large bowl.
    8. Zest the lemon with a Microplane or fine grater.
    9. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, followed by the olive oil.
    10. Season with salt and pepper.
    11. Mix well and serve.

    Tips for success

    • Repetitive but, buy the freshest ingredients. Georgians value ingredients and Georgian cuisine is built on fresh seasonal food.
    • If you toast the walnuts make sure to cool them down before chopping.
    • Pick the herbs off the hard stems keeping the soft stems on. They are good for texture and has a lot of flavour.
    • Use a good quality grassy extra virgin olive oil.
    • Do not make the salad in advance. Serve it straight away.

    Variations

    Couple of possible add-ins. Keep it simple for best results.

    • Peppers - Peppers are often added to Georgian salad because it's in season with tomatoes and cucumbers and adds to the crunch, freshness, and sweetness.
    • Eggplant - Bake the eggplant whole until the flesh is completely soft. It's best done over a charcoal barbecue for a slight smokey flavour. Scoop out the flesh and cool down completely before adding to the salad.
    • Protein - If you want to make a more substantial meal you could add some baked chicken breast, shrimps or thinly sliced steak.
    • Dressing - You can add sour cream, yoghurt or soft goat's cheese to the salad to make it creamier and richer.

    What to serve with it

    Perfect side salad for the following dishes.

    • Ribeye steak with chimichurri
    • Bavette steak
    • Crispy pork belly
    • Chicken Kiev
    • Slow-cooked leg of lamb
    • Persian lamb koftas

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does it keep?

    Best eaten straight away. If you want to make it in advance, hold off on mixing in the dressing.

    How to store it?

    Will last maximum 24 hours sealed airtight in the fridge without the dressing mixed in.

    Other recipes you might like

    • Adjika - Georgian spice paste
    • Smashed Chinese cucumber salad
    • Lacto fermented cucumber pickles
    • Authentic Greek salad
    • Moroccan Spiced Couscous
    • Coleslaw With Tahini Dressing
    • Caesar Salad Recipe
    • Zaalouk : Traditional Moroccan And Tomato Dip

    This site contains affiliate links. I may earn a tiny commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. By bookmarking these links you help support the upkeep of this site.

    If you found this post helpful or have learned something, comment, subscribe, and follow me on social platforms for more tasty recipes.

    Recipe

    cucumber tomato and walnut salad.
    5 from 1 vote
    Pin Recipe Print

    Georgian Salad With Walnuts - Vegan (Video)

    Georgian salad is an extremely easy summer salad that consists of a few high quality fresh seasonal vegetables and a simple walnuts dressing.
    Author Charlé Visser
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 6 portions
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine BBQ, Georgian, Middle Eastern
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 650 g (1 3/7 lb) tomatoes
    • 550 g (1 ⅕ lb) cucumbers - Lebanese or pickling, peeled and gutted
    • 70 g (3/7 cups) red onion - slice finely
    • 30 g (1 cups) cilantro - leaves and soft stems
    • 30 g (1 cups) parsley - leaves and soft stems
    • 150 g (1 2/7 cups) walnuts - shelled
    • 80 g (5 ½ tablespoon) olive oil - extra virgin
    • 20 g (1 ⅓ tablespoon) lemon juice
    • zest of one lemon
    • 3 g (1 teaspoon) blue fenugreek - utskho suneli
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Wash the vegetables and herbs well.
    • Peel and remove the cucumber guts then cut them into large chunks.
    • Quarter the tomatoes and remove the stalks.
    • Peel the onion and slice very thinly
    • Chop the walnuts by hand. You don't want to blend it and release the oils. It should stay dry and provide a textural crunch to the salad.
    • Remove the herbs from the main stalk and chop finely.
    • Add the vegetables, chopped herbs, spice and nuts into a large bowl.
    • Zest the lemon with a Microplane or fine grater
    • Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, followed by the olive oil.
    • Mix well and serve.

    Video

    Notes

    • Use the freshest ingredients you can find.
    • Not advised to make ahead.
    • If you do make it in advance do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve.
    • Will keep for 24 hours without the dressing in the fridge.
    • You can add other summer vegetables like peppers, radishes and baked eggplant.
    • Add sour cream for a creamier dressing.
    • Goes well as a side dish with grilled meats, fish and veggies.
    • Suits many diets like keto, paleo, vegan, whole 30 and low carb.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 250g Calories: 320kcal Carbohydrates: 11g Protein: 6g Fat: 30g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g Monounsaturated Fat: 12g Sodium: 14mg Potassium: 566mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 1732IU Vitamin C: 28mg Calcium: 61mg Iron: 2mg
    Keywords:cucumber, georgian salad, summer, tomato, walnuts
    Save RecipeSaved!
    Did you make this?Tag @pantsdownapronson or hashtag #pantsdownapronson so I can see your hot skills!

    More The Best Salad Recipes

    • Beetroot And Feta Salad
    • Roasted Carrot Salad
    • Easy Warm Potato Salad With Red Onion and Parsley
    • Roasted Pumpkin Salad

    Reader Interactions

    Have your say Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    black and white picture of chef standing against wall

    Hi, I'm Charlé!

    I'm a Professional Chef.

    I believe eating and cooking well attributes majorly to a happy life.

    I am here to teach you how to.

    The best thing is.

    It's free.

    Forever.

    More about me →

    Latest recipes

    • Traditional Homemade Bread Kvass (Video)
    • Thai Beef And Pork Jerky (Video)
    • Authentic Thai Jungle Curry | Kaeng Pa | แกงป่า (Video)
    • Authentic Thai Red Curry Paste (Video)
    • Homemade Orange Marmalade With Pectin (Video)
    • Homemade English Muffins (Video)

    Most popular recipes

    • Bavette Steak - What Is It And How To Cook It
    • Traditional Russian Pirozhki (Hand pies) - Complete Guide And Video
    • Flaxseed Meal Sourdough Bread
    • Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
    • Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
    • Pork Belly Braai | Slow-Roasted Over The Fire
    • How To Make Koji (Video)
    • Burst Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella And Parsley Pasta
    • Red Lentil Soup
    • Adjika Paste | Authentic Georgian Spice Paste
    Subscribe

    Useful tools

    shop now page

    My favourite recipes

    • Ultimate Biltong Recipe - South African Beef Jerky (Video)
    • How To Cook A Ribeye Steak Perfectly In A Skillet
    • Luxuriously Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Video)
    • Perfect Fried Rice
    • Italian Salsa Verde - The Ultimate Green Sauce
    • Easy Thai Spiced Beef Koftas
    • Authentic Greek Salad Recipe
    • Semi Dried Cherry Tomatoes
    • Beef Adobo | Famous Filipino Streetfood
    • The Best Carrot Cake Recipe In The World Ever(Video)
    youtube subscribe link

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legal stuff

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.