Pomegranate Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Pomegranate Apple Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy textures and sweet-tangy flavors. Featuring crisp apple slices, juicy pomegranate seeds, and tender baby spinach, this salad is elevated with creamy crumbles of feta cheese and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. A simple homemade dressing of orange juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this nutritious salad makes a stunning side dish or a light, healthy lunch. Whether you're hosting a festive dinner or enjoying a casual meal, this Pomegranate Apple Salad is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 2 medium Apple
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.33 cup Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat it dry with a kitchen towel.
Core and thinly slice the apples into wedges. Optionally, toss them in a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, and pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Pomegranate Apple Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1658 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 549 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1072 mg | 23% | |
*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.
