Anti Inflammatory Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Peppery baby arugula, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, and sweet cherry tomatoes make this salad one of the most visually stunning things you can put on a dinner table — and it tastes just as good as it looks. Torn fresh mint lifts every bite with a cool, herby note that plays beautifully against the slight bitterness of the greens. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of cumin, which means you're leaning on whole, minimally processed ingredients from start to finish — exactly the kind of approach that supports a low-inflammation lifestyle. Olive oil and walnuts (tossed on top as an optional finishing touch) both bring healthy fats that are well-recognized for their role in an anti-inflammatory diet. The whole thing comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an easy weeknight side or a showstopper addition to a weekend spread. It serves four, so it's perfectly sized for a family dinner or a small gathering where you want something fresh and vibrant on the table.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ 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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