Pomegranate Salad
Elevate your meals with this vibrant pomegranate salad, a delightful mix of juicy pomegranate seeds, fresh spinach, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Each bite offers a refreshing contrast of sweet and savory that will impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s a holiday gathering or a simple dinner at home, this easy-to-make salad will be the star of the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Rinse the spinach leaves under cold water and dry using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Dice the cucumber and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, cucumber, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to combine without squashing the pomegranate seeds.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 salad (180g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg