Pomegranate Pecan Honey Salad (Print)

Refreshing salad with pomegranate, pecans, greens, and tangy honey vinaigrette—perfect for all occasions.

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Components

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
02 - 1 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
03 - 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Honey Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans, crumbled feta, apple slices, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
04 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses everyday fresh ingredients you can find year-round
  • Takes only 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Packed with vitamins fiber and healthy fats
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Offers a balance of healthy fats antioxidants and fiber
  • Great for meal prep—ingredients and dressing can be prepped ahead
  • A beautiful holiday side or weekday lunch
03 -
  • Always toast your nuts just before making the salad for maximum crunch and aroma
  • If you want more color use a mix of red and green apples for pretty contrast on the plate
  • Toss everything gently to keep the apples and greens from bruising A wide bowl is your friend for even mixing
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