Apricot and Walnut Appetizer with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

A delightful and vibrant appetizer combining sweet soaked apricots, toasted walnuts, and tangy roasted pickled capsicums, dressed in a zesty pomegranate molasses sauce with a hint of garlic and sumac.

Appetizer
Easy 20 min 220 cal
Steps

1. Soak the dried apricots in hot water for 10-15 minutes until softened. 2. Drain the apricots, pat dry, and dice into small cubes. 3. In a dry pan, toast the walnut kernels over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove and let cool. 4. Cut the roasted pickled capsicum into thin strips or small cubes. 5. In a bowl, combine the diced apricots, toasted walnuts, and capsicum pieces. 6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, crushed garlic, sumac, and salt. 7. Pour the dressing over the apricot mixture and gently toss to combine. 8. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

8 dried apricots (sun-dried or yellow apricots) 1/4 cup walnut kernels (coarsely chopped) 1 small roasted pickled capsicum 1/4 clove garlic (crushed, optional) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses 1/4 teaspoon sumac Salt to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

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