Best 4 Christmas Pomegranate Salad Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with this collection of 7 Christmas pomegranate salad recipes, each offering a unique blend of flavors and textures to elevate your holiday feast. From the classic and refreshing Pomegranate and Orange Salad to the tantalizing Pomegranate, Feta, and Pistachio Salad, these recipes are sure to impress your guests. Don't miss the vibrant Pomegranate and Avocado Salad with its creamy avocado and tangy pomegranate dressing. Experience the harmonious balance of flavors in the Roasted Beet and Pomegranate Salad, where sweet beets meet juicy pomegranates. For a festive twist, try the Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Salad with its crumbly goat cheese and sweet-tart pomegranate arils. The Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad offers a healthy and protein-packed option, while the Pomegranate and Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with the vibrant flavors of pomegranate and citrus. These salads are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them perfect for any special occasion or holiday gathering.

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POMEGRANATE HOLIDAY SALAD

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups arugula
3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds, for garnish
1 orange, segmented, plus the juice squeezed from the pulp
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Toss the arugula, walnuts, fennel, orange segments, pomegranate seeds and onions together in a large bowl.
Whisk together the Dijon, vinegar and orange juice in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the salad with the dressing to taste. Garnish with fennel fronds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 17 grams

POMEGRANATE & PEAR GREEN SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing image

This gorgeous green salad recipe is bursting with fresh pomegranate, Bartlett pear and Honeycrisp apple! This salad will brighten up your holiday table, and liven up a regular weeknight dinner. Recipe yields 4 to 6 side salads.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw pecans (halves or pieces)
5 ounces baby arugula
2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) goat cheese or feta, crumbled
1 large ripe Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
1 Honeycrisp or Gala apple, thinly sliced
Arils from 1 pomegranate
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
About 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

To toast the pecans, place them in a skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring often, until they're fragrant and starting to turn golden on the edges, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the pecans from the heat and roughly chop them (no need to chop if you started with pecan pieces). Set aside.
Arrange the arugula across a large serving platter (or bowl, but the salad looks prettiest on a platter). Sprinkle the chopped pecans and crumbled goat cheese over the arugula. Fan out your slices of pear and apple and arrange them across the salad in sections (see photos). Sprinkle all over with fresh pomegranate arils.
To prepare the dressing, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until blended. Taste, and if it isn't quite zippy enough, add another teaspoon of vinegar.
Wait to dress the salad until you're ready to serve (the dressing will wilt the greens over time). When you're ready, drizzle the ginger dressing lightly all over the salad (you might not need all of it). Serve promptly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side salad, Calories 254 calories, Sugar 15.3 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg

SPINACH POMEGRANATE SALAD

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A very quick and nutritious salad made with pomegranate seeds and feta cheese.

Provided by SarieNickle

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
¼ red onion, sliced very thin
½ cup walnut pieces
½ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup alfalfa sprouts
1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with red onion, walnuts, feta, and sprouts. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top, and drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 584.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

POMEGRANATE SALAD

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This colorful salad of red pomegranate seeds, Romaine lettuce and roasted sesame seeds, dressed with a fresh pomegranate juice and honey dressing, sets a festive tone for any holiday table. Sadhna Sheli, a reader from Los Angeles, sent us this recipe which is popular with both adults and kids. "Kids will like it because it has that sweet element to it," said Ms. Sheli.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup mild tasting olive oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons date syrup
2 tablespoons honey
Himalayan pink salt or sea salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
9 oz bag romaine or butter lettuce
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over medium heat until light brown in color, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour sesame seeds out onto a paper towel to cool.
Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, date syrup, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Arrange lettuce in large bowl or platter. Top with pomegranate seeds and sesame seeds, add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh pomegranates. If you don't have fresh pomegranates, you can use frozen or canned pomegranate seeds.
To easily remove the seeds from a pomegranate, cut it in half and hold it over a bowl of water. Use a spoon to beat the back of the pomegranate, and the seeds will fall into the bowl.
If you don't have walnuts, you can use another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chill it for up to 2 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
Garnish the salad with fresh pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, or crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

This Christmas pomegranate salad is a delicious and refreshing way to celebrate the holiday season. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy salad or a festive side dish, this Christmas pomegranate salad is the perfect choice.