Fresh pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and citrus create a vibrant winter salad with crunchy textures and sweet-tangy flavors.
# Components:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds only
02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 crisp apple, cored and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
07 - 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
# Directions:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear.
02 - Add the chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
