Winter Citrus Pomegranate Salad
If you’re looking for a uniquely alluring salad for the winter season that will impress family and guests alike, well, your search is over (and hopefully, your search started with this recipe). This Winter Citrus Pomegranate Salad starts with the green leaf lettuce, red and green cabbage, kale, bacon, carrot, sunflower seeds, and sweet onion dressing found in our beloved Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit. Added to that, we have an array of tangy citrus fruit, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, peppery radicchio and arugula, and smooth, savory goat cheese. The result? A decadent, refined salad that spans a full spectrum of flavors and also happens to look like it came straight from a magazine cover (seriously, this salad is gorgeous).
- Total TIME:
- 15
- SERVINGS:
- 5
Ingredients
- 1 Taylor Farms Sunflower Crunch Chopped Kit
- 1-2 grapefruits, peeled and sliced
- 1-2 oranges, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup radicchio
- ½ cup arugula
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbles
Directions
- With a paring knife, gently peel and thinly slice the citrus. Set aside for topping with salad.
- Prepare Sunflower Crunch Chopped Kit on a serving platter. Toss in 1 cup of torn radicchio and arugula to the salad kit.
- Top evenly with citrus, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese crumbles before serving.
Pomegranates: Surprisingly Nutritious
Pomegranate seeds are not only exceptionally delicious but also packed with nutritional benefits involving some very fun words. These ruby-red gems are a rich source of antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, which help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Another standout compound in these delightful seeds is punicalagin, believed to have potent heart-protective properties by improving cholesterol levels and reducing blood pressure.
Pomegranate seeds are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, and fiber.
What Else Can I Do with Pomegranate?
While pomegranate seeds are excellent on their own, they have several other uses in the kitchen. They add a delightful burst of sweetly tart flavor and a crunchy texture not just to salads but also to breakfast dishes like yogurt parfaits and oatmeal. They can make for a visually appealing garnish on desserts, cocktails, or even savory dishes like roasted vegetables or grilled meats. Pomegranate seeds can also be juiced to create a refreshing and nutritious beverage or as part of a blend of fruit juices.
And that’s just the start! Feel free to experiment with pomegranate seeds when they are in season and come up with some of your own favorite applications.
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