Greens and Pomegranate Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Greens and Pomegranate Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette—a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a medley of crisp baby greens like spinach and arugula, juicy bursts of pomegranate arils, creamy crumbled feta, and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts or pecans, this salad is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Tossed with a tangy-sweet mustard vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey, this easy-to-make recipe elevates any meal in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a healthy side dish or a light appetizer, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats or festive holiday spreads. Make this stunning salad your go-to for impressing guests or adding a touch of elegance to weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
- 1 cup Pomegranate arils
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Toasted walnuts or pecans
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the mixed baby greens thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
Cut open the pomegranate and carefully remove 1 cup of arils, ensuring no pith remains. Add these to the salad bowl along with the greens.
Toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once fragrant, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl for a tangy, creamy element.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the mustard vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine and distribute the dressing evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 551 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
