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Pomegranate Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

Pomegranate Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
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This vibrant Pomegranate Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, combining crunchy walnuts, sweet pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, tangy cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw walnut halves
  • 1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 6 cups assorted salad greens
  • 2 cups curly endive (frisée)
  • 1 to 2 apples or pears, chopped
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 2 cups pomegranate seeds
  • 1 cup crumbled cheese (blue, goat, or feta)

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fig preserves
  • 2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Toast the walnuts and pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, endive, apples or pears, avocados, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chipotle powder, salt, chili flakes, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, fig preserves, orange zest, orange juice, and black pepper.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh to retain its crisp textures.
  • Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite nuts, fruits, or cheeses.

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