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California Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe

December 22, 2020 by Valerie Mitchell

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When you want a salad that looks and tastes amazing, make my California orange pomegranate salad with avocado and pecans. When you want a salad that looks and tastes amazing, make my California orange pomegranate salad with avocado and pecans. When you want a salad that looks and tastes amazing, make my California orange pomegranate salad with avocado and pecans. When you want a salad that looks and tastes amazing, make my California orange pomegranate salad with avocado and pecans. 

 

Orange Pomegranate Salad

with Avocado and Pecans

orange pomegranate salad

When you want a salad that looks and tastes amazing, make my California orange pomegranate salad with avocado and pecans. 

Yes, when a recipe is made California style, that typically means that it includes avocados. 

I usually think of this as a Fall or Winter salad, since that is when pomegranates are in season in my area. 

However, these days you can find pre-packaged pomegranate arils year round and they taste just as good as the ones from whole fruit. 

ingredients for pomegranate orange salad

I love all of the colors, textures and tastes in this beautiful salad, since they make it so pretty and tasty. 

These are all things that I enjoy on their own, but the flavors are elevated when combined. 

I tend to like bigger chunks in my salad, but feel free to chop yours up more finely to suit your taste. 

citrus vinaigrette

The homemade dressing on this salad is wonderful, but store bought will work, too. 

When we are in a rush, the few extra minutes it takes for homemade is sometimes too much. 

Any of these would be good:

  • Primal Kitchen Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Newman’s Own Citrus Splash
  • 365 Organic White Balsamic
  • Stonewall Kitchen Organic Honey Orange Balsamic

Or try another favorite dressing and still enjoy the fresh fruits on this yummy salad. 

orange pom salad ingredients

California Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: none
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Orange Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients

¼ cup Citrus Champagne Vinegar
2 cloves Garlic, peeled and smashed
1 t Dijon Mustard
1 t Orange Zest
¼ cup Orange Juice
2 T Maple Syrup
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper to Taste

Salad Ingredients

1 large Pomegranate (or one cup pomegranate arils)
1 large Orange
½ medium Red Onion
1 large Avocado
1 T Lemon Juice
6 cups Mixed Salad Greens
¼ cup Pecan Halves

Supplies

Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Mixing Bowl
Immersion Blender
Chef Knife
Serving Platter

Instructions

1) First, prepare the homemade dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients, except for the olive oil, to a bowl. Use an immersion blender to blend for about a minute until completely smooth.

2) Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until thoroughly emulsified. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer to a serving container and set aside.

3) If using a whole pomegranate, slice open the pomegranate and carefully separate the arils from the pith. If using packaged pomegranate arils, open up the package and you are good to go.

4) Cut the avocado into chunks and coat with lemon juice. Thin slice the red onion and peel the orange and cut it into bite sized pieces. Wash the mixed salad greens and pat dry.

5) Arrange the mixed greens on a serving platter and top with the pomegranate arils, avocado chunks, orange sections, red onion slices and pecan halves.

6) Drizzle some of the vinaigrette on the salad and serve the rest on the side. Enjoy immediately.

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More from Mama Likes To Cook 

Check out the rest of my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.

Salad Recipes

  • Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad
  • Vegetarian BBQ Salad
  • Cucumber Radish Salad
  • Arugula Apple Salad with Blue Cheese
  • Napa Cabbage Salad
  • Orange Pomegranate Salad
  • Mandarin Salad with Sriracha Peanut Dressing
  • Sugar Snap Pea Salad
  • Fig and Fennel Salad with Lemon Dressing
  • Vegan Mexican Avocado Salad
  • Zucchini Mushroom Salad
  • Blue Cheese and Roasted Pear Salad
  • Roasted Beet Citrus Salad
  • Pistachio Golden Beet Salad
  • Grilled Corn Salad
  • Authentic Caesar Salad
  • Blueberry Blue Cheese Salad
  • Berry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Fennel Salad with Feta
  • Edamame Peanut Salad
  • Strawberry Fennel Salad
  • Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Orange Recipes

  • Cranberry Orange Smoothie
  • Orange Creamsicles Popsicles
  • California Orange Pomegranate Salad
  • Orange Guacamole
  • Dehydrated Orange Slices
  • Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones
  • Old Fashioned Candied Orange Peel
  • Seville Orange Marmalade

Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?

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