Description
Pomegranate salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines sweet-tart pomegranate seeds, crisp mixed greens, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. This delightful salad not only looks stunning on your table but also bursts with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual picnics, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, create a base with the mixed greens.
- Sprinkle fresh pomegranate seeds and toasted nuts over the greens.
- Crumble feta cheese on top of the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey if desired.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg