Sesame Free Pomegranate & Mint Arugula Salad with Tomatoes
Bright, peppery arugula meets jewel-like pomegranate arils and fresh mint in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The homemade lemon-cumin dressing comes together in minutes with just a whisk and a small bowl — no store-bought bottles required, which means zero guesswork about hidden sesame oils or tahini sneaking into the mix. Halved cherry tomatoes add a juicy pop of sweetness, while thinly sliced red onion brings a gentle bite that keeps every forkful interesting. If you want a little extra richness and crunch, the optional dry-roasted walnuts are a natural fit and keep the whole bowl completely free of sesame in any form. The dressing itself is a simple emulsion of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and cumin — clean, vibrant, and totally transparent about what's in it. Toss everything together right before serving so the arugula stays lively and the pomegranate arils glisten. It's the kind of salad that works as a quick weeknight side or a showstopper at a dinner party.
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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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