MSG Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy pomegranate arils, sweet cherry tomatoes, and cool torn mint in a salad that looks stunning on any table. The homemade lemon-cumin dressing comes together in seconds with just a whisk and a small bowl — no packets, no store-bought shortcuts, and absolutely no hidden flavor enhancers to worry about. That matters more than people realize, since bottled dressings and pre-seasoned toppings are some of the sneakiest sources of added glutamates in an otherwise clean meal. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward: extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, a touch of honey, and a pinch of cumin do all the heavy lifting. The optional dry-roasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch and a little richness that rounds out the brightness of the fruit and greens beautifully. Toss it right before serving so the arugula stays lively and the pomegranate arils keep their pop. It's the kind of salad that disappears fast and gets asked about every single time.
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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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