Brazil Nut Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Peppery arugula, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, and a handful of fresh mint come together in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The lemon-cumin dressing is whisked together in minutes — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of spice — and it ties every element into something genuinely crave-worthy. Cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop of sweetness, while thinly sliced red onion gives the whole bowl a little edge. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, salads can be a minefield at restaurants and delis, but this one is built from clean, whole ingredients you control entirely. The optional walnuts are easy to leave out without losing anything essential, since the pomegranate and mint already deliver plenty of texture and brightness. It comes together in one bowl with almost no prep, making it an effortless choice for a weeknight side or a showstopper addition to a dinner spread. Toss it right before serving so the arugula stays crisp and the dressing stays vibrant.
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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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