Pomegranate Walnut Salad (Printable)

Juicy pomegranate seeds meet crunchy walnuts and fresh winter fruits in this vibrant 15-minute bowl

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds only
02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 crisp apple, cored and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced

→ Nuts & Seeds

05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear.
02 - Add chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Drizzle dressing over fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, which means you can make it while your coffee is still warm.
  • The pomegranate seeds burst with tartness while the walnuts and seeds deliver that satisfying crunch that makes salad actually feel substantial.
  • It's naturally anti-inflammatory and packed with antioxidants, so you're eating something genuinely good for your body without it tasting like punishment.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than thirty minutes before serving, or the apple and pear will turn mushy and the walnuts will lose their snap.
  • The cinnamon is what makes people pause and try to figure out what's different—it's the secret that feels like a secret even though it's sitting right there in the dressing.
03 -
  • Buy pomegranates when they feel heavy for their size and have thin, taut skin—avoid any that feel light or have soft spots.
  • If you can't find fresh pomegranate, frozen arils work beautifully and save you the whole seed-release operation, though they're slightly less crisp.
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