Orange Pomegranate Salad
A delicious mixed greens salad filled with sweet oranges, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds topped with a light orange vinaigrette.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 7 cups fresh pre-washed mixed greens
- 3 navel oranges, peeled, divided into sections & halved
- ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
Dressing
- ¼ cup orange juice or about the juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey (can add more if you like a sweeter dressing)
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra light virgin olive oil
- Pinch ground pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place greens in a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients.
- Prepare dressing by vigorously whisking all ingredients together.
- Pour over salad, toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
If not serving the salad immediately, combine all salad ingredients except avocado, cheese, and almonds. Make dressing and store separately. When ready to serve, add avocado, cheese, and almonds to the salad and toss with dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
