Best 8 Pomegranate Salsa Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Pomegranate salsa is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a pop of color and a burst of flavor to any dish. Made with fresh pomegranate seeds, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos, this salsa is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. It is surprisingly versatile and can be used as a topping for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, or as a dip for chips and crudités. This article provides three mouthwatering recipes for pomegranate salsa, each with its unique twist. From a classic recipe to a spicy and smoky version, there's a salsa here to suit every taste. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey with these delightful pomegranate salsa recipes.

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ROASTED CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE SALSA



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Used throughout the Middle East, pomegranate molasses is made by reducing fresh pomegranate juice until a thick syrup. The sweet-tart molasses gives depth and complexity to simple roasted chicken legs, which become beautifully glazed as they cook in the oven. And the pomegranate-orange salad adds welcomed pops of freshness and color to the dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 orange
4 small chicken leg quarters (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut off a thin slice from the top and bottom of the orange and place cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut off the rind and any white pith. Working over a small bowl, cut between the membranes to remove the orange segments, letting them fall into the bowl; squeeze the juice from the membranes into the bowl.
  • Put the chicken in a large bowl and season all over with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the orange juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the pomegranate molasses, garlic, coriander and red pepper flakes; toss well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil. Place the chicken skin-side up in the dish; scrape the remaining marinade out of the bowl and drizzle around the chicken. Let sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
  • Roast the chicken until the skin is tight and browning in spots, 35 to 40 minutes. Baste the chicken with the pan drippings (add a little water if the pan seems dry) and roast 10 more minutes. Baste again and continue roasting until the chicken is very tender and the skin is browned and glazed, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Chop the orange segments and return to the bowl. Add the pomegranate seeds, parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss. Transfer the chicken to a platter. Spoon off the fat from the drippings, then drizzle the chicken with the remaining drippings. Top with the pomegranate salsa.

POMEGRANATE SALSA



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Tart pomegranate seeds add a delicious crunch to this salsa that also features sweet mandarin oranges, red onions, jalapenos and cilantro. Great served with tortilla chips.

Provided by Average Jane

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pomegranates, peeled and seeds separated
2 (8 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained and coarsely chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeno pepper
1 bunch cilantro, minced
1 lime, juiced
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, onion, fresh jalapeno, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to let flavors blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 26 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH POMEGRANATE, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALSA



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Categories     Fruit     Herb     Lamb     Nut     Vegetable     Roast     Quick & Easy     Mint     Cucumber     Winter     Pomegranate     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 garlic cloves
a half leg of lamb (butt end; about 4 pounds)
tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
For salsa
1/2 cup pine nuts (about 4 ounces)
1 English cucumber
2 tablespoons mint jelly
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
seeds from 1 large pomegranate
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Mince garlic. Put lamb on a rack in a roasting pan and in small bowl stir together garlic, rosemary, mint, and oil. Rub mixture onto lamb and season with salt and pepper. Roast lamb in middle of oven 1 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer registers 145°F for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand, covered loosely with foil, 10 minutes.
  • Make salsa while lamb is standing:
  • Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over moderate heat until golden. Seed cucumber and cut into 1/4-inch dice. In a bowl whisk together jelly, vinegar, and oil until jelly is broken up into tiny pieces and add remaining salsa ingredients, tossing. Season salsa with salt and pepper. (Do not make salsa ahead or it will become watery.)
  • Thinly slice lamb across grain and arrange on a platter. Top lamb with some salsa and serve remaining salsa on the side.

HERBED POMEGRANATE SALSA



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A delightfully different salsa for the true salsa lover, this bittersweet salsa is often found in Mexican cuisine as well as Persian.

Provided by DRAGONSBANE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ sprigs fresh mint, chopped
1 ½ bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ½ bunches Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 serrano pepper, chopped
1 small tomato, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together mint, cilantro, Italian flat leaf parsley, red onion, pomegranate, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, tomato, and olive oil. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SALMON WITH POMEGRANATE-AVOCADO SALSA



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This makes a simple yet elegant dinner. To remove the seeds easily, cut the crown end off pomegranate and lightly score through the tough skin from top to bottom 5 or 6 times. Immerse in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Holding the fruit under water, break the scored sections apart. Separate seeds from rind and membrane. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl, the rind and membrane will float. Skim off and discard, pour remaining water and seeds through a sieve and, voila, you are done. This is the only part of the recipe that takes any time so I tend to do it the night before and store the seeds covered in the fridge until I'm ready to proceed. It's really easy folks, keep on reading. Yummy!

Provided by AnnieCan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
pomegranate seeds, from one pomegranate
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapenos
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 avocados, diced
4 (6 ounce) centre-cut salmon fillets (about 6oz/170g each)
1 head romaine lettuce, heart torn small

Steps:

  • In small bowl combine coriander, salt, sugar.
  • Up to 24 hours before serving, combine pomegranate seeds, onion, lime, jalapeno, garlic.
  • Up to 4 hours before serving, gently fold in avocado. If holding more than 30 minutes, cover surface of the salsa with plastic wrap and refrigerate (prevents discolouration of avocado).
  • Rub coriander mixture onto tops of salmon, I only used 2/3 of the rub.
  • Arrange on baking sheet skin side down. Bake in preheated 500F oven for approximately 11 minutes for medium-rare. Cook time is personal preference.
  • While salmon is cooling, arrange 1/4 of lettuce on each plate.
  • Off to the side but still touching lettuce, place 1/4 of the salsa.
  • Slide a knife under each piece of salmon and remove skin.
  • Now plate the salmon in an eye-pleasing manner.
  • Ring the dinner bell, listen to the ohs and ahs as your guests admire the beauty and savour the dish you created.

POMEGRANATE AND QUESO FRESCO SALSA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     Cheese     Side     Vegetarian     Cinco de Mayo     Healthy     Pomegranate     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup pine nuts
Seeds from 1 large pomegranate (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco or feta
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • 2 In a small bowl, mix the pomegranate seeds, basil, queso fresco, and cooled pine nuts. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

POMEGRANATE SALSA WITH HOMEMADE CHIPS



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pear
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Oil for deep-fat frying
6 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into six wedges
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup cubed avocado

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a serving bowl, combine the pomegranate seeds, pear, onion, jalapeno and garlic. In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, lime juice, oil, honey, basil, salt and ginger. Drizzle over pomegranate mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with a double thickness of paper towel; place a wire rack in pan. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry tortilla wedges, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place chips on wire rack; sprinkle with kosher salt. , Just before serving, gently stir avocado into salsa. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 913mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MANGO GLACE WITH PINEAPPLE POMEGRANATE SALSA



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I'd like to say this dish was a brilliant idea that came from expert planning. But the truth is that between the quickly ripening fruit on my counter and the 100-degree heat, it pretty much invented itself! Very ripe fruit eliminates the need for extra sugar. -Jodi Taffel, Altadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
1 fresh ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lime juice
SALSA:
1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine mangoes, pineapple and lime juice in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Pour into 1-3/4-in. silicone ice cube trays. Freeze until firm, 8 hours or overnight., Combine salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove cubes from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Run a small spatula around the edge of each fruit cube to loosen; remove from trays. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pomegranates: Look for pomegranates that are heavy for their size, with a deep red color and no blemishes.
  • Prepare the pomegranates: Cut the pomegranates in half and scoop out the seeds. You can also use a spoon to scrape the seeds out of the pomegranate.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salsa will taste. If you can, use ripe tomatoes, cilantro, and onions.
  • Don't overcook the salsa: The salsa should be cooked just long enough to heat through the ingredients. Overcooking will make the salsa mushy.
  • Serve the salsa immediately: The salsa is best when served fresh. If you need to store the salsa, keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pomegranate salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover pomegranates, and it is also a healthy and nutritious snack. With its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, pomegranate salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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