Pomegranate and Walnut Salad (Printer-friendly)

A vibrant winter fruit bowl combining juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy walnuts, and fresh seasonal fruits for a refreshing nutrient boost.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds only
02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 crisp apple, cored and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced

→ Nuts & Seeds

05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

# Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear. Add chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
03 - Drizzle dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and colorful but takes barely 15 minutes from fridge to table.
  • The contrast between chewy pomegranate seeds and crunchy walnuts keeps every bite interesting.
  • It's one of those dishes that makes you feel genuinely nourished rather than just full.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad more than a few hours ahead—the fruit will start to weep and the walnuts will soften if they sit too long in liquid.
  • If you toast your seeds and nuts, let them cool completely before adding them, otherwise they'll wilt the tender fruit leaves nearby if there are any.
03 -
  • Seed the pomegranate over a bowl filled with water—the seeds sink and the bitter white pith floats, making cleanup almost automatic.
  • Make the dressing in the salad bowl itself, then add your ingredients right on top and toss—one less thing to wash.
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