Description
This Pomegranate and Feta Salad is bursting with festive flavor and vibrant color. With ruby-red pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, crisp greens, and a light vinaigrette, it’s the perfect side for holidays, dinner parties, or a quick healthy lunch. Easy, customizable, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Set aside.
- Assemble the greens: Place mixed greens or spinach in a large salad bowl.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds, feta, walnuts or pecans, and red onion over the greens.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Notes
- Prep ahead by making the dressing, seeding the pomegranate, and toasting nuts up to 1–2 days in advance.
- Dress the salad only before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Swap spinach with arugula, romaine, or butter lettuce for variety.
- Add quinoa, barley, or chickpeas to make it a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pomegranate and Feta Salad, Holiday Salad, Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta Salad Recipes, Festive Salad Ideas