Description
A delightful mix of flavors and textures, this refreshing Pomegranate Pecan Salad Vinaigrette features sweet pomegranate seeds, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta over mixed greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans, feta cheese, red onion, and apple.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For maximum freshness, store each component separately and combine just before serving. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg