Pomegranate and Walnut Salad

Vibrant winter fruit salad with pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and fresh citrus in a light cinnamon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds only

02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented

03 - 1 crisp apple, cored and diced

04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced

05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

06 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

10 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup

11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

12 - Pinch of sea salt

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

01 - Place pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear in a large salad bowl.

02 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds over the fruit mixture.

03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.

04 - Drizzle dressing evenly over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.

05 - Top with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.

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The contrast between juicy winter fruits and crunchy nuts makes every bite exciting
It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy café
The cinnamon honey dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something extraordinary

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The salad becomes watery if dressed too far ahead, so add the dressing right before serving
Apples brown faster than other fruits, so toss them with a teaspoon of the lemon juice first
Pears continue to soften after cutting, so dice them last if you're taking your time with prep

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