Pomegranate and Walnut Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant winter salad with pomegranate, walnuts, citrus, and seasonal fruits topped with a zesty lemon-honey dressing.

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It gives you that fresh, clean feeling without tasting like youre on a diet.
  • The crunch from the seeds and walnuts makes every bite satisfying in a way leafy greens never quite manage.
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it together right before serving so it always looks effortless.
02 -
  • Dont skip the cinnamon, even if it sounds odd in a salad, it ties all the flavors together in a way that feels almost magical.
  • If your pomegranate seeds taste flat, your pomegranate wasnt ripe enough, look for ones that feel heavy for their size and have deep red skin.
  • Toss the apple and pear in a little lemon juice right after cutting to keep them from turning brown if youre prepping ahead.
03 -
  • Use a citrus juicer to get every drop of juice from your lemon without any seeds sneaking into the dressing.
  • If youre serving this to guests, toss everything except the mint and seeds together, then sprinkle those on top right before serving so it looks fresh and intentional.
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan constantly, and pull them off the heat the second you smell that toasty aroma or theyll burn in seconds.
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