Pomegranate and Walnut Salad (Printer-friendly)

Juicy pomegranate seeds and fresh fruits meet crunchy walnuts in a vibrant citrus-dressed bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear. Add chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
03 - Drizzle dressing over fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but tastes like you've spent hours on it.
  • The texture contrast between crunchy seeds and juicy fruit keeps things interesting with every bite.
  • It's naturally anti-inflammatory and packed with antioxidants, so you can enjoy it guilt-free.
02 -
  • Don't add the dressing until right before serving (or two hours max), or the fruit will start releasing water and diluting everything.
  • Toasting the walnuts and seeds makes such a difference in flavor that skipping this step feels like leaving money on the table.
03 -
  • A pinch of ground cumin instead of cinnamon creates a completely different (and equally delicious) flavor profile if you want to shift the vibe.
  • Refrigerate the salad for up to two hours before serving—this gives the flavors time to bond and creates something more refined than eating it immediately.
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