Mediterranean Orange Pomegranate Salad
This Mediterranean Orange Pomegranate Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side during warm summer days. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, the combination of sweet oranges, crunchy pomegranate seeds, and savory feta creates a balanced flavor profile that's both satisfying and healthy.
Equipment
- 1 Salad platter
- Mixing Jar
Ingredients
- 6 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 25 mint leaves, chopped
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of sweet paprika
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 oz thinly sliced red onions (about 1 cup), soaked in water
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1.5 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dressing:In a small bowl or mixing jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, and orange blossom water (if using).
- 2. Prepare the Oranges and Onions:Slice the oranges roundly and soak the red onions in iced cold water for 5-10 minutes to mellow their flavor.
- 3. Prepare the Pomegranate Arils:Extract pomegranate arils using your preferred method or use store-bought packaged seeds.
- 4. Assemble the Salad:On a salad platter, arrange mint leaves as a bed, place sliced oranges and onions on top. Sprinkle with salt, sweet paprika, and ground cinnamon. Spread pomegranate seeds over the top, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Soak red onions in cold water or vinegar for 10-15 minutes to mellow their taste.
- Experiment with different herbs and nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Sugar: 20g
- Vitamin C: 40mg
- Calcium: 50mg
- Iron: 1mg