Dairy Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy pomegranate arils, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant torn mint in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of cumin — no cream, no cheese, no butter — so it's naturally free of dairy without any substitutions or compromises. That touch of cumin is the quiet genius here, adding a warm, earthy undertone that ties the sweet-tart pomegranate and citrus together beautifully. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little bite, and if you want some crunch, dry-roasted walnuts scattered on top take it over the edge. Everything comes together in just three steps, making this an ideal choice when you need something impressive without spending much time in the kitchen. Serve it immediately after tossing so the arugula stays lively and the pomegranate arils glisten — this one is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.
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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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