Apple Pomegranate Salad Recipe
A refreshing Apple Pomegranate Salad featuring crisp honey crisp apples, juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy nuts, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade balsamic honey dressing. Perfect as a light side or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 honey crisp apple (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Salad greens (kale, arugula, or mixed greens) 4 cups
- 2 tbsp feta cheese (or gorgonzola)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (or equal parts maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the salad greens, pomegranate seeds, thinly sliced honey crisp apple, chopped nuts, and feta cheese. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a glass jar with a lid, pour olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat everything evenly without bruising the delicate greens.
Notes
- Use any preferred salad greens like spinach or romaine if kale, arugula, or mixed greens are unavailable.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor or leave out nuts for a nut-free version.
- For a vegan option, replace feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative or omit it entirely.
- Honey can be swapped with maple syrup to keep the dressing vegan-friendly.
- To keep the salad crisp, add the dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.
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