Description
A fresh and vibrant Pomegranate Salad with crisp apples, goat cheese, and a simple homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Add the sliced red onions to the dressing and let them marinate for 5-10 minutes to soften their flavor.
- Place the mixed greens in a large serving bowl and pour the dressing with onions over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Top with pomegranate arils, goat cheese, candied pecans, and apple slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute feta cheese for the goat cheese if you prefer a saltier bite.
- Prep Time: 18 min
- Marinating: 5 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
Keywords: pomegranate salad recipe, easy salad, holiday side dish, healthy lunch