Spiced Pomegranate and Walnut Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A vibrant winter salad featuring crunchy walnuts and juicy pomegranate seeds tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette with warm spices. This Mediterranean-inspired Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, toasted and chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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

• 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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.