Pomegranate and Walnut Salad (Printable)

A vibrant mix of pomegranate, walnuts, and winter fruits with citrus dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh 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 and Seeds

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

→ Dressing

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

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Place pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear in a large salad bowl.
02 - Add chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the fruit mixture.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between juicy winter fruits and crunchy nuts makes every bite exciting, never boring
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy café window display
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than two hours before serving or the nuts will become soggy and lose their magic
  • Room temperature fruit has more flavor than cold fruit straight from the refrigerator
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to remove the orange's outer zest for the dressing before peeling the segments
  • Invest in good olive oil since it's one of the few flavors in this simple preparation
Go Back