Pomegranate, Apple and Date Salad Recipe

Pomegranate, Apple and Date Salad

This Pomegranate, Apple and Date Salad is perfect for Rosh Hashana, or any holiday! It’s beautiful, tasty and very easy to make; the perfect complement to many meals.

Not only is this salad delicious and simple, but it’s packed with nourishing ingredients as well…

Pomegranates are a great source of antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E. They also have high levels of folic acid.

Dates are rich in calcium, iron and potassium as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Not only are they  a great source of fiber in your diet, they help satisfy that sweets craving!

Walnuts are high in potassium, calcium and magnesium and are a wonderful way to get some omega-3 fats in your diet.

Prep Time 15 mins | Total Time 15 mins
Serving size:  1 cup (Entire recipe makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 6 oz bag of arugula
• 1/2 a small red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium apple (cored and diced)
• 6 dried dates (chopped)
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, and salt & pepper.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition:

Calories: 126 kcal, Carbohydrates: 18.6 g, Protein: 2.5 g, Fat: 5.7 g, Saturated Fat: 0.6 g, Sodium: 9 mg, Potassium: 245 mg, Fiber: 2.6 g, Sugar: 14 g, Calcium: 40 mg, Iron: 0.9 mg

Marsha Fenwick, C.N.P.  R.R.T.