Pomegranate and Poppy Seed Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Pomegranate and Poppy Seed Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy. Bursting with juicy pomegranate arils, creamy crumbled feta, and toasted slivered almonds, this vibrant dish is layered over a bed of leafy mixed greens and finished with thin slices of cucumber and red onion for added crunch. Drizzled with a zesty homemade poppy seed dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this salad delivers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish or light meal that’s as nutritious as it is beautiful. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or a refreshing summer bite, this salad will impress with its simplicity and elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 cup Pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pomegranate arils, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, slivered almonds, and red onion.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy the vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.2 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1931 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1889 mg | 40% | |
*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.
