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Fresh Fall Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
A beautiful spinach salad with seasonal winter toppings including pomegranate, orange, and pecans complete with an apple cider vinaigrette.
Just like my other spinach salad recipes, this one comes with simple ingredients, but is loaded with flavor!
You will love this salad because…
- Tastes great!
- Perfect as a side dish to any protein
- it has seasonal ingredients
- Make it ahead of time (just put the vinaigrette to the side, and toss before serving)
- It won’t occupy any space on your stovetop or oven
- It’s loaded with super healthy ingredients
What do you need to make a simple Winter Pomegranate Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Green: Spinach (great for iron)
Winter fruit: pomegranate, orange
Crunchy: Pecans
Herbs: Parsley
Veggies: shallots
Dairy: parmesan (optional)
the dressing makes all the difference
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
How to make a Perfect Winter Pomegranate Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Perfect Winter Pomegranate Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
A beautiful spinach salad with seasonal winter toppings including pomegranate, orange, and pecans complete with an apple cider vinaigrette.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 607kcal
Equipment
- salad bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 5 cups spinach
- 1 cup pomegranate, seeded
- 1 orange, supremed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped & toasted
- parsley, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix dressing ingredients (olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, & pepper) in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a new bowl, add spinach, pomegranate seeds, avocado, shallots, pecans, parmesan, parsley, and top with dressing.
- Serve with a little extra cheese and parsley on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 7188IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg