Almond Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Peppery arugula, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, and fresh mint come together in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The cumin-lemon dressing is whisked together in minutes and brings a warm, citrusy depth that ties every element of the bowl together beautifully. Cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop of sweetness, while the thinly sliced red onion gives just enough bite to keep things interesting. For anyone navigating tree-nut concerns, the walnuts listed here are completely optional ā skip them and the salad is every bit as vibrant and satisfying without a single swap required. Packaged salad kits and restaurant versions of dishes like this often sneak in almond slivers or almond-based dressings, so building it yourself from these straightforward ingredients puts you fully in control. It comes together in one large bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless choice for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any time you need something fresh and impressive fast.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Ā¼ tsp ground cumin
- Ā¼ tsp salt
- ā tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Ā¾ cup pomegranate arils
- Ā¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Ā¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- Ā¼ cup walnuts, dry-roasted and roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
Add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate arils, mint, and red onion to a large salad bowl.
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