Description
Apple Pomegranate Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for any meal or celebration. This vibrant dish features crisp apple slices paired with juicy pomegranate seeds and fresh greens, all elegantly dressed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Its bright colors and refreshing taste make it perfect for holiday gatherings, yet simple enough for a weekday lunch. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this salad is sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 honey crisp apple (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Salad greens (kale, arugula, or mixed greens)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine your salad greens as the base.
- Add pomegranate seeds and thinly sliced apples.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top and set aside.
- In a glass jar, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake well to combine.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg