Mushroom Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy pomegranate arils and sweet cherry tomatoes in a salad that looks stunning on the table and comes together in minutes. Torn fresh mint lifts every bite, while a cumin-spiked lemon and honey dressing ties the whole thing together with a warm, citrusy kick. Every single ingredient here is clean and plant-forward, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden fungi lurking in a store-bought dressing or seasoning blend. The dressing is whisked together from scratch — olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper — which means you stay in full control of what goes into the bowl. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little sharpness, and if you want some crunch, dry-roasted walnuts scattered over the top do the job beautifully. This is the kind of salad that works as a quick weeknight side or a showstopper starter when you have guests — no cooking required, just toss and serve immediately while the leaves are still perfectly dressed.
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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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