Description
A vibrant and refreshing pomegranate salad featuring a mix of nuts, fresh greens, crisp apples, and juicy pomegranate arils, tossed in a lightly sweetened olive oil dressing seasoned with garlic, parsley, and spices. Perfect as a healthy side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup pecans
- 6 cups greens of choice (such as spinach, arugula, or mixed greens)
- 2 red apples, diced
- 2 cups pomegranate arils
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the walnuts, pecans, greens, diced red apples, pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chopped parsley, honey, sea salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss everything thoroughly to ensure all components are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Divide the salad into servings and serve immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use greens you prefer such as baby spinach, arugula, or a spring mix to customize the salad.
- For a nuttier taste, toast the walnuts and pecans lightly before adding to the salad.
- Adjust honey quantity in the dressing to your preferred sweetness level.
- Keep the salad refrigerated if not serving immediately, but add dressing just before serving to prevent wilting.