Best 10 Arugula And Pomegranate Salad Recipes

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**Arugula and Pomegranate Salad: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Feast your senses on the vibrant Arugula and Pomegranate Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This delightful salad features a bed of peppery arugula, topped with juicy pomegranate arils, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts, all drizzled with a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. The result is a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, complemented by the crunchy texture of the walnuts and the creamy smoothness of the feta. Whether served as a refreshing starter or a light main course, this salad is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.

**Additional Recipes to Explore:**

1. **Roasted Sweet Potato Salad:** Indulge in the goodness of roasted sweet potatoes, combined with chickpeas, red onion, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. This hearty and flavorful salad is a perfect side dish or a satisfying vegetarian main course.

2. **Quinoa and Avocado Salad:** Experience the wholesome goodness of quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, tossed in a refreshing lemon-tahini dressing. This nutritious and protein-packed salad is an excellent choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

3. **Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad:** Embrace the earthy flavors of kale and Brussels sprouts, complemented by crispy bacon, dried cranberries, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. This hearty and colorful salad is perfect for a cold winter day or as a side dish at your next gathering.

4. **Watermelon and Feta Salad:** Refresh yourself with the vibrant combination of watermelon, feta cheese, mint, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This light and refreshing salad is perfect for summer picnics or as a side dish at your next barbecue.

5. **Chicken and Avocado Salad:** Treat yourself to a protein-packed salad featuring tender chicken, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and a tangy honey-mustard dressing. This flavorful salad is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ARUGULA, PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE



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I think this makes a perfect holiday salad. I will be making it for Thanksgiving and will report back. Source: Food52. com / brigidc's. This is her description of the salad. Sweet, salty, tart, crunchy and spicy, this salad has perfect flavor and texture balance. The inspiration was pomegranate molasses, which I learned about when I worked on a Persian food class. I like how the molasses takes the acidic edge off the vinaigrette but it is still tangy and delicious. Be sure to try this no fuss, no muss recipe Recipe #446884 I made my own pomegranate molasses: Recipe #490458 It's easy and can be reduced to make a smaller amount. It can be stored up to 6 months.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cups arugula, lightly packed
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 ripe pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds, Seeding a Pomegranate - Step by Step
3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette Dressing:.
  • In a small bowl combine the shallot, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
  • Whisk in the olive oil and let vinaigrette stand at room temperature until salad is assembled.
  • Salad:.
  • Combine the arugula, romaine, pears and half of the pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
  • Crumble half of the goat cheese over the ingredients in the bowl (this works best if the cheese is very cold).
  • Whisk the vinaigrette until uniform and add all but 2 tablespoons of it to the bowl.
  • Gently toss the salad with your hands or salad tongs, coating the ingredients well with the vinaigrette. If the salad seems dry, add the vinaigrette in small increments until it is dressed to your liking.
  • Crumble the remaining cheese over the salad and sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds and the pistachios over the top. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA, FENNEL, APPLE, MANDARIN ORANGE, AND POMEGRANATE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Apple     Fennel     Arugula     Raw     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel
1 large fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, very thinly sliced
1 8-ounce Fuji apple, halved, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
6 cups trimmed arugula leaves (from two 4-ounce packages)
2 mandarin oranges or tangerines, peeled, each cut crosswise into 3 slices
Pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine fennel and apple in medium bowl; mix in 3 tablespoons dressing.
  • Place arugula in large bowl. Add fennel-apple mixture. Toss, adding more dressing to taste. Divide salad among 6 plates. Garnish each with 1 mandarin orange slice and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND TOASTED PECANS



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Provided by Kathryn Matthews

Categories     Salad     Nut     Side     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Pecan     Arugula     Fall     Healthy     Pomegranate     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium bunches arugula, rinsed well and thick stems removed
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 medium pomegranate

Steps:

  • In medium nonreactive bowl, whisk together vinegars, salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and pomegranate seeds and serve.

ROASTED CARROT SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND POMEGRANATE



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This composed, bright salad of roasted carrots, thinly sliced fennel and arugula gains a fruity depth from a splash of pomegranate molasses in the dressing. You can find pomegranate molasses in Middle Eastern groceries and specialty food shops, and it's worth seeking out for its complex, sweet-tart acidity. Once opened, it will last for years in your pantry. This salad makes a delightful side dish or light main course, especially if you include the optional toasted walnuts or pita chips, which add a satisfying crunch. If you can find multicolored carrots, this already striking salad becomes even prettier.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch lengths (halve them if carrots are large)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 ounces baby arugula (about 3 cups)
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill fronds or mint leaves
Pomegranate seeds, as needed
Yogurt, for serving (optional)
Toasted walnuts or crumbled pita chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss carrots with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until edges are caramelized and carrots are tender, 28 to 33 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately toss with cumin. Let cool for a few minutes while you make the dressing. Carrots should be slightly warm but not hot when tossed with the greens.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, mustard and large pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice and seasonings if necessary. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil until emulsified.
  • Stir carrots into dressing, then gently toss with arugula, fennel and dill or mint. Serve immediately, drizzled with more olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds, and yogurt and nuts or pita chips if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POMEGRANATE PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD



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A wonderful salad. The dressing is one of our favorites and we frequently serve it atop lettuce with raspberries, pear, and walnuts. Recipe adapted from a Trader Joe's recipe.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon red wine (I always use Port)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (I tend to use cherry balsamic)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (I tend to use raspberry vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (may sub Splenda)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon dried basil (crushed between your fingers)
7 ounces arugula (may use half romaine and half arugula)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup thinly sliced pear
1/2 cup walnut pieces
4 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbles

Steps:

  • Place arugula, pomegranate seeds and walnut pieces in a salad bowl. Pour in dressing and toss.
  • Divide salad among plates, top each salad with pears and blue cheese.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH, ORANGES, POMEGRANATE SEEDS, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Orange     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 oranges
14 ounces arugula (about 16 cups)
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
1 5.5-ounce package soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
  • Cut off peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Cut each round into quarters. Transfer orange pieces to large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat and serve.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND SWEET POMEGRANATE DRESSING



Arugula Salad with Roasted Eggplant and Sweet Pomegranate Dressing image

Provided by Suzanne Husseini

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Appetizer     Ramadan     Eggplant     Arugula     Pomegranate     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4–6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium eggplants
1/4 cup peanut and olive oil, combined
Sea salt
2 tsp whole fennel seeds
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 large handfuls arugula leaves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Peel and cut the eggplants into thick rounds of about 1 inch thick, brush both sides with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and place on a shallow baking sheet. Place in the oven to roast until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove, cool completely and slice each round in half. Set aside.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush the fennel seeds and garlic to make a paste. Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pomegranate molasses and olive oil. Whisk together to emulsify the dressing. Set aside.
  • In a shallow serving platter lay the arugula leaves. Sprinkle the onion, tomatoes, salt and pepper on top. Toss to combine. Scatter the eggplant slices on the salad.
  • Drizzle some dressing all over. Garnish with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately, with crusty olive bread and olives on the side.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND TOASTED PECANS



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Instead of relying on fat for flavor, this fresh salad uses varied tastes and textures to impress guests: crisp, peppery arugula; tart, crunchy pomegranate seeds; and rich, slightly sweet pecans. From epicurious.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Greens

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 bunches arugula, rinsed well and thick stems removed
1/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 medium pomegranate

Steps:

  • In medium nonreactive bowl, whisk together vinegars, salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and pomegranate seeds and serve.

PERSIMMON AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND HAZELNUTS



Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad with Arugula and Hazelnuts image

This recipe adapted from Suzanne Goin's "Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from the Market to Table" (Knopf, 2005).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup hazelnuts, blanched
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon hazelnut oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots, plus 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice, plus 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small Fuyu persimmons, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, for juicing
1/2 pound arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet; toast, stirring once, until fragrant and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop nuts, and toss with 1 teaspoon hazelnut oil and salt.
  • In a small bowl, combine chopped shallots, pomegranate juice, sherry and rice vinegars, and salt; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil.
  • In a large bowl, toss persimmons, sliced shallots, and pomegranate seeds with dressing; season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Gently toss with arugula. Arrange salad on a serving platter, and garnish with hazelnuts. Serve immediately.

PERSIMMON AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND HAZELNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Arugula     Fall     Kosher     Persimmon     Pomegranate     Hazelnut

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup blanched hazelnuts
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon hazelnut oil
1 tablespoon finely diced shallot; plus 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice (from 1 to 2 pomegranates), plus 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small Fuyu persimmons, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, for juicing
1/2 pound arugula
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet, and toast 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until they smell nutty and are lightly browned. When the nuts have cooled, chop them coarsely and toss them with 1 teaspoon hazelnut oil and a generous pinch of salt.
  • Place the diced shallot, pomegranate juice, both vinegars, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl, and let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil. Taste for balance and seasoning.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss the persimmons, sliced shallots, and pomegranate seeds with the dressing, and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Gently toss in the arugula and taste for seasoning. Arrange the salad on a platter, and scatter the hazelnuts over the top.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe arugula and pomegranate seeds.
  • If you don't have pomegranate seeds on hand, you can use dried cranberries or raisins.
  • To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the feta cheese.
  • This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish.
  • For a more substantial salad, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.

Conclusion:

This arugula and pomegranate salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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