Fresh Fridays: Mighty Mediterranean Nuts

Dear Hannah,

Nuts are a staple of Mediterranean cooking. In this region, you’ll ﬁnd nuts and peanuts pureed into sauces to make them extra-creamy, served on a cheese plate to accompany traditional cheeses, sprinkled over salads and porridges, and tossed with pilafs and pastas.

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!

Mighty Mediterranean Nuts

From almonds to walnuts, here are a few ideas for incorporating healthy Mediterranean nuts and peanuts into your cooking.

Strawberry, Cucumber and Pearl Couscous Salad with Walnuts

Looking for a delicious recipe that showcases the season’s best ingredients? Check out this Strawberry, Cucumber & Pearl Couscous Salad! In this recipe, crunchy walnuts, crisp cucumbers, and fresh strawberries are combined with pearl couscous, mint and a honey balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh and tasty dish. This plant-based recipe works as a satisfying stand-alone lunch or a beautiful side that everyone at the table will love.

Recipe and photo courtesy of California Walnut Commission

Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Carrots, Orages and Pistachios

Roasted orange slices give this weeknight supper a sweet and surprising ﬂavor. Don’t discount the orange rinds — once roasted, they caramelize, tempering the bitterness. Feel free to serve with a whole grain on the side, such as quinoa or black rice.

Oldways Recipe and photo courtesy of Kelly LeBlanc

Peanut Hummus

This creamy hummus can be used as a dip or spread for any number of Mediterranean meals. A spoonful of peanut butter blended throughout adds richness to this elegant, simple recipe.

An Oldways recipe and photograph, created in Partnership with The Peanut Institute

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