A bright and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The sweet and tart pomegranate seeds, salty feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts add a variety of textures and flavors to the mix, while the red onion adds a bit of sharpness. The honey-lemon vinaigrette ties everything together, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity.
This salad was inspired by a trip to the farmer's market, where I came across some beautiful pomegranates. I had never really thought of using pomegranates in a salad before, but I was intrigued by their vibrant color and juicy seeds. I decided to experiment with a few different ingredients, and this salad was born.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
Couve frisada ou espinafre
Sementes de romã
Queijo feta
Nozes
Cebola roxa
Azeite
Suco de limão
Mel
Instructions
Lave e seque os verdes.
Coloque os verdes em uma tigela grande.
Adicione as sementes de romã, queijo feta, nozes e cebola roxa.
Em uma tigela pequena, misture o azeite, o suco de limão e o mel.
Regue o molho sobre a salada e misture bem.
Sirva imediatamente.
Why It Works
The combination of sweet and tart flavors is what makes this salad so special. The pomegranate seeds add a burst of sweetness, while the feta cheese and red onion add a touch of saltiness and sharpness. The walnuts add a bit of crunch, and the honey-lemon vinaigrette ties everything together.
The greens in this salad provide a base for the other ingredients. I like to use a mix of baby spinach and arugula, but you can use any type of greens you like.
The feta cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor to the salad. I recommend using a good-quality feta cheese that has a firm texture.
The walnuts add a bit of crunch and nutty flavor to the salad. You can use chopped walnuts or pecans.
The red onion adds a bit of sharpness to the salad. I like to use a thinly sliced red onion, but you can also use a chopped white onion or yellow onion.
The honey-lemon vinaigrette is what really ties this salad together. The honey adds a touch of sweetness, while the lemon juice adds a bit of acidity. You can adjust the amount of honey and lemon juice to your liking.
This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The pomegranate seeds will start to lose their color and flavor if they sit for too long.