Cozy Winter Salad Recipe with Pomegranate & Goat Cheese
A vibrant and satisfying winter salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet pomegranate arils, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy candied nuts, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the arugula.
- Slice the red onion as thinly as possible.
- If using a whole pomegranate, carefully remove the arils and set them aside.
- Chop or crush your candied nuts if desired.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, pomegranate arils, red onion slices, and candied nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Give the salad one last gentle toss and taste for seasoning. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use fresh pomegranate arils for the best flavor and juiciness.’, ‘Toast the nuts for enhanced flavor and crunch.’, ‘Taste the dressing as you go and adjust the honey and vinegar to suit your preferences.’, ‘Be gentle when mixing the salad to avoid bruising the greens or smashing the goat cheese.’, ‘Chill your salad bowl beforehand to keep the salad fresh.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
Keywords: winter salad, pomegranate salad, goat cheese salad, healthy salad, holiday salad, easy salad recipe