A refreshing Apple Pomegranate Salad combining crisp honey crisp apples, vibrant pomegranate seeds, crunchy nuts, and creamy feta cheese, tossed with a homemade honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:4 servings
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), about 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 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, pomegranate seeds, thinly sliced honey crisp apple, chopped pecans or walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
Make the dressing: In a glass jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Close the jar tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
Dress the salad: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss lightly to coat all the ingredients evenly without bruising the greens.
Notes
Use any preferred nuts such as almonds or pistachios for a different texture and flavor.
Substitute honey with pure maple syrup for a vegan option.
For a more robust flavor, try adding fresh herbs like mint or basil to the salad.
Serve immediately after dressing to keep greens crisp and fresh.
