Artificial Flavors Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy pomegranate arils, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a handful of torn fresh mint in a salad that tastes as vibrant as it looks. The dressing comes together in seconds — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper whisked into something light and beautifully balanced. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real fruit, real herbs, real spice, no synthetic flavor additives hiding anywhere on the label. That matters more than people realize, since bottled dressings and pre-seasoned toppings are common culprits for sneaking in artificial flavor compounds. Making the dressing from scratch puts you fully in control, and honestly it tastes far better than anything from a bottle anyway. The optional dry-roasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch that rounds out the whole bowl. Toss it together right before serving and it's an instant showstopper — whether it's a weeknight side or the centerpiece of a light lunch.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 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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