Orange and pomegranate salad
Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant Orange and Pomegranate Salad featuring spinach, juicy oranges, crisp onion, crunchy hazelnuts, and a tangy honey-vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and nutritious meal!
- 19 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 5 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
Orange and pomegranate salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that blends the sweetness of oranges with the tartness of pomegranates, complemented by crunchy hazelnuts and a tangy dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to brighten up any meal.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the oranges, removing all the white pith.
- Cut the oranges into thin slices or segments. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the onion and set aside.
- Place the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until they are lightly browned and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and roughly chop them. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, fresh orange juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk together until well blended.
- In a large salad bowl, place the washed and dried spinach.
- Add the orange slices, thinly sliced onions, and pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together to combine and coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the toasted, chopped hazelnuts over the top of the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately, and enjoy your refreshing Orange and Pomegranate Salad!
Tips:
- For easier peeling, roll the oranges on the counter with the palm of your hand before peeling.
- To avoid watery onions, rinse the chopped onions under cold water before adding them to the salad.
- If you can't find fresh pomegranate seeds, you can use store-bought seeds to save time.
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until they become fragrant; this enhances their flavor.
- Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl or jar before drizzling over the salad for even distribution.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
This orange and pomegranate salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will surely impress your taste buds. The freshness of spinach, sweetness of oranges and pomegranates, and the crunch of hazelnuts come together beautifully with the tangy, slightly sweet dressing. Enjoy this healthy and colorful salad as a refreshing addition to your meal repertoire.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 180 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 180kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.38g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 20g | 6% |
| Fiber 5g | 14% |
| Sugar 14g | 13% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 14g | 16% |
| Saturated 1.22g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 44ug | 5% |
| Choline 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.21mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 0.67mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 0.25mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 70ug | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 45% |
| Vitamin E 3.09mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K 66ug | 54% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 60mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu 0.39mg | 44% |
| Iron, Fe 1.25mg | 11% |
| Magnesium, Mg 55mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus, P 90mg | 8% |
| Potassium, K 450mg | 13% |
| Selenium, Se 0.80ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 45mg | 3% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.73mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 140g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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