I hope you all had a very merry Christmas! Aside from a short Christmas morning trip to the emergency vet (everyone’s fine, false – yet expensive – alarm) we had a pretty relaxing day. We consumed tons of food, wine, cookies, more wine, and a few extra (unnecessary) rounds of dessert.

Pomegranate Salad Recipe Ingredients

With New Years right around the corner, the indulgences aren’t over yet… but all the more reason to pack in veggies along the way. This winter salad is a variation of the sweet potato salad that I was obsessed with at the beginning of fall. I made it a little more festive for the holiday season by using red pomegranate arils and bright green pistachios. Here’s what else is in it:

Roasted sweet potatoes add heartiness and toasty flavor to this yummy salad. Cilantro and scallions fleck it with sharp, fresh notes. Feta cheese adds pops of tangy flavor and creamy texture. Salad greens give it extra veggie power and a nice light base. Plus, I love the green with the orange sweet potatoes! A tangy dressing made of white wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, and garlic ties it all together.

This salad is perfect as a dinner party side dish, but I also enjoy it as a healthy meal all on its own! If you want to bulk it up a bit, add a handful of roasted chickpeas for extra protein and crunch.

If you love this pomegranate salad…

Try my broccoli salad, farro salad, kale salad, Brussels sprout salad, or roasted beet salad next!

 

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