High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 minutes. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper — every ingredient is whole and recognizable, with zero processed sweeteners hiding in the mix. That matters more than it sounds, because bottled dressings and store-bought salad kits are some of the sneakiest places corn syrup derivatives tend to show up. Here, you control exactly what goes in, and the result is a clean, vibrant flavor that no bottle could replicate anyway. Torn fresh mint lifts the whole bowl with an herby brightness, while thinly sliced red onion adds just enough bite to balance the natural sweetness of the pomegranate. A handful of dry-roasted walnuts scattered on top brings a satisfying crunch and a little richness if you want it. This is the kind of salad that converts people who think salads are boring — serve it alongside grilled chicken or a grain bowl and watch it disappear.
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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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