Red Cabbage Pomegranate Salad
A colorful salad that combines the crunch of red cabbage and walnuts with the sweetness of pomegranate seeds and an array of veggies for a delicious and filling salad.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups red cabbage finely chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 2 cucumber chopped, Persian
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped, orange
- 2/3 cup walnuts chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Finely chop the red cabbage, parsley, cucumbers, green onions, and bell pepper and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Chopped and add the walnuts.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder. Shake well to emulsify.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top, and give it one final mix before serving.
Notes
- Finely Chop the Cabbage: The finer the chop, the better the texture.
- Toast the Walnuts: This is optional. Toasting the walnuts enhances their nutty flavor and adds a slight crunch.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh parsley and juicy pomegranate arils make all the difference.
- Serve Fresh: To avoid sogginess, add the dressing to the salad right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1277IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.