Quick Apple Pomegranate Salad
This Quick Apple Pomegranate Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the crunch of crisp apples with the juicy burst of pomegranate seeds, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight side, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will brighten any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced Honeycrisp or Gala apples
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the pomegranate in half and tap the back with a wooden spoon to extract the seeds.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix diced apples, pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts, and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg