Pomegranate & Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A vibrant, crisp salad featuring peppery arugula, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, and a bright citrus dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs Arugula, Pomegranate seeds, Orange into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 oz Arugula
• 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 1 Orange
• 1/2 Lemon
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Zest and juice 1 orange, then juice 1/2 lemon into a small bowl. Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then whisk until fully emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 oz arugula and 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, then drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated and the arugula is glistening.
3. Step 3: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately while the arugula remains crisp and the seeds pop with every bite.