Spinach pomegranate salad
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Spinach pomegranate salad
Description
The salad features fresh baby spinach leaves and finely shaved fennel, which provides a gentle crunch and anise-like freshness. Pomegranate arils scattered on top bring a jewel-like sweetness and slight tartness. The dressing is a simple mix of orange juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, seasoned lightly with salt to balance the flavors.
The preparation involves shaving the fennel thinly to complement the tender spinach, then tossing the greens and fennel together before adding pomegranate and dressing. This combination results in a refreshing salad with varied textures and a citrusy, mildly sweet dressing that enhances the ingredients.
This salad can be prepared in advance and dressed shortly before serving to keep the greens crisp. It works well as a light starter or a side dish to richer meals, with its bright flavors offering contrast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups baby spinach lightly packed (3 cups is approx 2 large handfuls)
- 4 oz fennel 1 small-medium bulb (4oz is approx 1 ½ cups once shaved)
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
For dressing
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or use white balsamic/cider vinegar for lighter color)
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- ¼ teaspoon salt approx - a couple pinches
Instructions
- Remove any tough outer layer from the fennel and chop off the end. Cut in thin shave-like slices and separate out the slices, removing any tough core as you go.
- Toss the spinach leaves and shaved fennel together in one or more bowls then add the pomegranate on top.
- Put all of the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake to mix then pour over the salad (you may not need all of it) and serve.
Notes
- Prepare the salad ahead but add dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
- The pomegranate can be opened and arils removed using the method shown in the recipe video for ease.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1398IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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