Pomegranate Salad Dressing Recipe
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Pomegranate Salad Dressing Recipe
Description
The Pomegranate Salad Dressing Recipe features a combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (either regular or pomegranate flavored) as the base. Minced shallots add sharpness, while orange juice and pomegranate juice contribute fresh fruitiness. Dijon mustard emulsifies the dressing, and optional extra balsamic vinegar deepens the flavor. Kosher salt seasons the mix. The dressing can be shaken together in a jar or blended for a smooth finish.
This dressing brings a vibrant, slightly sweet and tangy profile with notes from the citrus and pomegranate, balanced by the mustard's mild pungency and shallot's aroma. It coats salad greens well, adding a fresh flavor lift that works particularly well with cheeses like feta or blue cheese if desired.
It's suitable to make ahead and chill to let flavors meld. Bringing it to room temperature before serving ensures best texture and taste. It pairs nicely with various salad ingredients, enhancing both simple and more complex salads.
Variations include swapping oils for different flavors, adjusting vinegar types, or adding honey or maple syrup for sweetness. The dressing keeps refrigerated for up to a month.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil or use other neutral oil, if preferred
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar regular or pomegranate
- 1/2 small shallot minced
- 2 tablespoons orange juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoon s pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Optional if using pomegranate balsamic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add oil, vinegar, shallot, orange juice, pomegranate juice, Dijon mustard, extra balsamic (if using) and kosher salt to a mason jar with a lid and shake until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Or place in a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
- Make the dressing ahead and chill for better flavor blend; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Use balsamic or pomegranate vinegar; white wine, apple cider, or rice vinegar with pomegranate molasses work well too.
- Substitute olive oil with avocado, canola, grapeseed, or other neutral oils as preferred.
- Add honey, hot honey, or maple syrup to sweeten if desired.
- For salads that include cheese, try feta, goat, blue cheese, or burrata paired with this dressing.
- Store dressing in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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