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    Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad

    Published: Dec 11, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links where I may receive compensation. Please see my disclosure for details.

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    This Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad is drizzled with a homemade pomegranate salad dressing. This salad comes together in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect side dish, meal or serve it as a Christmas dinner salad.

    Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad on a white plate with a black fork in the plate on a round wooden serving board.
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    If you’re looking for a simple winter inspired salad recipe that’s the perfect blend of sweet and salty with feta cheese and the sweet pomegranate seeds, this is the salad for you. Similar to my fall inspired salad, this pomegranate Christmas salad is the perfect side salad to serve with dinner. It's quick, healthy and it will be the perfect addition to your holiday meals.

    Why You’ll Love This Salad

    From the sweetness of the pomegranate seeds, to the crunchiness of the walnuts and tart feta, this winter pomegranate salad has everything you’ll love. 

    This feta pomegranate salad is perfect for winter. It’s filled with walnuts, avocado, pomegranate seeds and feta. Then, it’s all tossed together in my favorite winter salad dressing, a pomegranate vinaigrette. 

    Pomegranate dressing pouring onto the pomegranate feta salad

    When are Pomegranates in Season? 

    Since pomegranates are in season in the fall and winter, you’ll be able to find pomegranates in your grocery store or at a local farmers market . This salad is great to make for the holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. 

    The pomegranate vinaigrette is the perfect sweet and tangy compliment for this salad. You can always buy a store bought vinaigrette to save time, but honestly, nothing compares to a homemade dressing without artificial preservatives and it’s so simple and easy to make.

    Equipment You’ll Need

    Here are some helpful kitchen tools to make this Pomegranate winter salad:

    • Large Mixing Bowl to toss the ingredients in
    • Salad Tongs to serve the salad
    • Whisk to mix the pomegranate vinaigrette 
    • Small Jar to store the pomegranate salad dressing
    Pomegranate Feta Salad Ingredients in a clear glass container on a white marble table

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Spring mix - any spring mix or baby green salads mix would go perfectly in this salad. You can also use different greens and turn this into a kale pomegranate salad, arugula pomegranate salad or spinach pomegranate salad.
    • Walnuts- use halved walnuts, these add a nice crunch and texture to the salad. Pecans would also go great. You can also substitute with sliced almonds or leave them out if needed.
    • Feta - I made the pear salad with feta cheese however a creamy goat cheese would go great as well. If you wish to make this salad dairy-free opt for a vegan feta cheese. 
    • Pomegranate seeds - the sweetness you get from the pomegranate seeds makes them a great addition to this salad with their chewy texture and sweet flavor. Don’t like pomegranate seeds?  Make a cranberry feta salad with dried cranberries or you can also try some golden raisins.
    • Avocado - Use the best quality avocados that are nice, ripe and firm to the touch. Avoid a soft and mushy avocado. 
    • Pomegranate salad dressing - this vinaigrette uses POM wonderful pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, coconut sugar, salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
    • More toppings to add - red onion or shallots are a great addition. 

    How to Make the Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad

    1. Add all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette into a small bowl and whisk together until well combined.
    2. Layer the spring mix with all the salad toppings (walnuts, feta, red onion, pomegranate seeds and avocado).
    3. Drizzle with the salad dressing, toss and serve.
    Pomegranate salad dressing in clear glass jar with a hand holding it
    Pomegranate salad dressing pouring out of a clear glass jar onto the pomegranate feta salad

    How to Serve the Pomegranate Salad for a Crowd

    • This feta pomegranate salad can be served a few different ways: on a platter, or as a single serving on a plate. Here are some ways to serve it for a large family or gathering:
    • Double the ingredients if you’re serving for a large crowd.
    • Serve in a large salad bowl for easy sharing.
    • Serve individually plated. Make individual plates and drizzle the dressing on each one.

    You Can Make This for Salad Meal Prep

    If you want to make this salad for a weekly meal prep you can store the ingredients in different containers. Place the spring mix, walnuts and feta in an airtight meal prep container. Store the pomegranate seeds, avocado and dressing in different containers to help keep the ingredients fresh and avoid the spring mix from becoming soggy.

    Pomegranate Feta Salad on a white plate on top of a wooden serving board

    Recipe FAQ:

    How do you eat pomegranate seeds in a salad?

    I prefer to buy the pomegranate seeds de-seeded from the pomegranate for ease whenever I want to make the salad. If you prefer to buy a whole pomegranate and remove the seeds you can do that as well and store the seeds in an airtight container.

    What can replace pomegranate seeds in salad?

    Maybe you decided to make this salad when pomegranates are not in season or you’re simply just having trouble finding them, you could substitute the pomegranate seeds with dried cranberries or golden raisins.

    Is there a non-dairy substitute for feta cheese?

    You can use Tofu as a cheese alternative and make a great vegan substitute for feta cheese. Many brands also offer vegan feta cheese that you can buy from your local grocery store.

    Can I prepare the salad ahead of time?

    You can make the vinaigrette ahead of time but I recommend making the salad the same day that you plan on eating it.

    If you slice the pears and apples too soon, they will turn brown. You’ll want to add the dressing to the salad just before serving so the spring mix doesn't get soggy. The dressing will keep well in the fridge for about 3 weeks.

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    Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad on a white plate with a black fork in the plate on a round wooden serving board.
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    Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad

    This Winter Pomegranate Feta Salad is drizzled with a homemade pomegranate salad dressing. This salad comes together in less than 10 minutes and makes a perfect side dish or meal.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pomegrante, winter salad
    Servings: 4
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    Pomegranate Feta Salad

    • 6 - 8 cups spring mix
    • 1/3 cup walnuts halved
    • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • ¼ red onion optional, thinly sliced

    Pomegranate Vinaigrette

    • 3/4 cup Pomegranate juice
    • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Make Dressing: Add all the ingredients for the pomegranate salad dressing to a small bowl and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
    • Assemble the Salad: Add the spring mix to a medium size bowl or plate. Layer the spring mix with all the salad toppings (walnuts, feta, red onion, pomegranate seeds and avocado).
    • Serve: Drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad, toss and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1646IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Although HalfPastHungry.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on which products you use, the brand that was purchased, or in other unforeseeable ways. HalfPastHungry.com will not be held liable for any reliance on given nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your physician first.

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