Paraben Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets juicy pomegranate arils, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a handful of torn fresh mint in a salad that looks stunning and tastes even better. The quick lemon-olive oil dressing gets a subtle warmth from ground cumin and just enough honey to balance the citrus — no bottled condiments, no mystery additives, just whole ingredients you can actually read. That matters a lot when you're avoiding parabens, since store-bought dressings and flavored toppings are common culprits for hidden preservatives. Every component here is naturally clean: fresh produce, extra-virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon do all the heavy lifting. If you want a little extra texture and richness, the optional dry-roasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch without complicating the ingredient list. The whole thing comes together in minutes — whisk, toss, serve — making it just as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is impressive enough for a dinner party spread.
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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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