BHA & BHT Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets jewel-like pomegranate arils and sweet cherry tomatoes in a salad that looks stunning on the table and comes together in just a few minutes. The homemade dressing — a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a touch of cumin — means you know exactly what's going into every bite, with no synthetic preservatives hiding in a store-bought bottle. That matters more than people realize, since many commercial dressings and packaged salad kits rely on BHA or BHT to extend shelf life. Here, everything is whole and fresh: torn mint leaves add a cooling lift, thinly sliced red onion brings a gentle bite, and optional dry-roasted walnuts give the whole bowl a satisfying crunch. The flavors are bold but balanced, making this feel far more special than the effort involved. Toss it right before serving so the arugula stays lively and the pomegranate arils keep their gorgeous pop of color.
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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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