Spiced Pomegranate and Walnut Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A vibrant winter salad featuring crunchy walnuts and juicy pomegranate seeds tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette with warm spices. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts, toasted and chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup pomegranate seeds, 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the citrus-spiced vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately for a fresh, bright contrast to winter meals.
