Sweet New Year Salad

Sweet New Year Salad 🍯

A symbolic and refreshing salad for Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah marks a time of reflection, gratitude, and hope as we step into the year ahead. Traditionally, the holiday table is filled with foods rich in symbolism—each ingredient carrying wishes for sweetness, abundance, and renewal. This Sweet New Year Salad brings those traditions together in a fresh, modern way. With crisp apples, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of honey vinaigrette, it’s as nourishing as it is meaningful—a beautiful addition to your holiday table.

📝 Ingredients:

Serves 4 – 6

For the salad:

• 1 large apple (crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 5 oz mixed greens or romaine lettuce
• ¼ cup chopped dates
• ¼ cup toasted walnuts

For the honey vinaigrette:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

🍽️ Directions:

• Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Let cool.
• Assemble the salad in a large bowl. Add greens, apples, carrots, pomegranate seeds, and dates.
• Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until emulsified.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
• Top with toasted walnuts and gently toss, or serve dressing on the side.

✡️ Symbolism in Every Bite:

• Apples & Honey: A sweet new year
• Pomegranate: Abundance
• Carrots: Increase in good deeds
• Dates: Hope to overcome adversity
• Walnuts: Strength and prosperity
• Greens: Health and renewal

Wishing you all a healthy and sweet year!

Marsha Fenwick, C.N.P.  R.R.T.