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Spinach pomegranate salad

This spinach pomegranate salad is incredibly easy to make and versatile to use. Light and with bright flavors, it's a great side or appetizer.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 as
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Toss the spinach leaves and shaved fennel together in one or more bowls then add the pomegranate on top.
  3. 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

  • You can prepare the salad a little ahead of time and add the dressing shortly before serving.
  • Photos and video show a half quantity, but process is the same. Video includes opening up pomegranate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1398IU (28%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% 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.