Orange Pomegranate Salad with Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette

Orange Pomegranate Salad with Orange Champagne Vinaigrette

Every time I make this salad it leaves me wanting more. The recipe makes 4 servings but next time I am doubling so I can eat the next day. This salad is perfect for that family picnic or to take over to the family dinner party (we know we have to work hard to impress them- this did the job).

Reasons You Will Love This

The colors alone of this salad are so pretty that you can almost taste the sweetness and tang just by looking at it. By the way the dressing itself is fantastic to keep in the fridge to use over other salads or drizzle over your pork roast before popping it in the oven. Once you try this you will want to make it again. I know I did.

What Do I Need To Make Orange Pomegranate Salad?

Looking for a shopping list to make this recipe? Here’s everything you’ll need to not only make the salad, but also the dressing that goes with it.

Pomegranate
Avocado
Lemon
Mixed salad greens
Red onion, sliced thin
Orange
Goat Cheese
Pecan Halves

Ingredients for Orange Pomegranate Salad

How Do I Make The Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette?

Citrus champagne vinegar
Garlic
Honey, preferably local
Dijon mustard
Orange
Extra virgin olive oil

To make the dressing, grab your blender or food processor and toss in the vinegar, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, orange zest, and orange juice. Give it a good blend on high speed for about a minute until everything is super smooth. If your blender or processor has a vented top, slowly pour in the olive oil while blending. If it doesn’t have a vented top, just add all the oil at once. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking and blend again until everything is nicely mixed. Take a little taste and add more salt if you want. Pour the dressing into a serving container and keep it aside for now.

What Other Ways Can I Use The Dressing?

The citrus champagne vinaigrette has such a pop of flavor, it would make a fantastic marinade before pan frying or baking. Additionally, simply drizzled over either chicken, fish or pork on the grill will highlight the smokey flavors of the meat and brighten it up with the acidity and sweetness.

What Should I Serve This Salad With?

If you are looking to serve the salad as a main dish, you can top it with chopped grilled chicken or blackened salmon for added protein. In that case, you wouldn’t even need side dishes except for perhaps a nice crusty piece of bread. If you’re serving this as a side dish, it would pair well with my citrus maple pork chops or citrus carrot soup.

How Can I Change This Recipe Up?

One of the best parts of this recipe before they even start eating is how versatile this salad is. You can have a big salad for lunch or pair it with the main dish. Having chopped bell peppers or celery can be a great addition to add additional veggies and flavors to the dish.

Orange Pomegranate Salad FAQ:

How Do You Peel a Pomegranate?

There are several ways to peel a pomegranate. Start out by tapping or shaking up your pomegranate to loosen the seeds. Then you can cut the top and bottom off then score from top to bottom 6 or 8 times then peel. At that time you can separate into pieces to get the seeds out. You can also core the top of the pomegranate and the bottom then section, that works almost the same way.

Yes, you can use frozen pomegranate seeds in salad. Fresh or frozen works great in this recipe.

Pomegranate juice can help you shed those extra pounds. It’s loaded with antioxidants, which boost your metabolism and help you burn more calories. In fact healthiest fruit in the world, as reported by this article from CBS News.

Pomegranate juice can aide in controlling uric acid levels which can help relieve swollen and painful joints for those that have gout.

Feta cheese crumbles work great to substitute for goat cheese when using for salads. There are vegan cheeses that you can use to substitute for goat cheese if you are interested. These are made from coconut milk and or almond milk.

If you don’t like pecans or if you have an allergy to nuts, there are alternatives. Substitute sunflower seeds to add that nutty flavor and crunch instead. Sunflower seeds are seeds and not in the nut family. In case of nut allergies check your labels for ingredients.

Yes, orange and pomegranate make a tasty combination. These two fruits are the ultimate in pairing; the sweet and tangy go together so well. Besides the flavor benefits, it’s the ultimate punch of vitamin C to keep you healthy as well.

How Many Points Are In This Recipe?

With the new PersonalPoints Plan, points can vary for each individual person based on their unique list of zero point foods. Points can also vary with different brands. Please use your recipe maker to determine your exact points.

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How Do I Make The Orange Pomegranate Salad?

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When you need the taste of sunshine, orange pomegranate salad is a wonderful choice. It’s the perfect salad to bring sunshine into the fall season! You can print out the recipe card to keep it handy so you can make it anytime. Let me know in the comments what you think!

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Orange Pomegranate Salad with Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette

This is definitely a good time to make this orange pomegranate salad. In this recipe, I’ve used oranges that are in their prime for a hint of sweetness and texture. Bright red pomegranate arils explode with color and juicy goodness; creamy goat cheese, avocado, and pecans are irresistibly inviting; and a little drizzle of orange champagne vinaigrette will have you licking your plate clean! Orange Pomegranate Salad with Orange Champagne Vinaigrette Every time I make this salad it leaves me wanting more. The recipe makes 4 servings but next time I am doubling so I can eat the next day.…