This pomegranate salad is the perfect blend of salty with sweet. The powerful health benefits of pomegranates are so under-estimated! They are one of the most strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rich fruits around! Don’t waste the pomegranate and only use the seeds, you can use the peel and leaves too. This salad will be a great accompaniment to a Summer BBQ or Winter dish.
Pomegranate & Pecan Salad
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesIngredients
1/2 cup pecans
2-3 Tbsp honeyÂ
1 large packet of mixed baby greensÂ
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped in halvesÂ
1 pomegranate – peeled and seeds separate
1/2 red onion, thinly slicedÂ
1/2 packet of crumbled fetaÂ
2 slices of bacon, thinly sliced
- For the Dressing
1 tsp dijon mustard
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
Directions
- To make the candied pecans, pour the pecans and honey in a fry pan over low heat. Stir frequently to ensure the honey doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan (add a little bit of water if needed) and cook until they turn a nice caramel colour. Pour onto some aluminium foil and once cooled down, break into small pieces.Â
- Cook the bacon in the same fry pan until nice and crispy.Â
- Place the lettuce, pomegranate seeds, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, bacon and pecan pieces into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice (to taste), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately