Description
Pomegranate and Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the tart crunch of pomegranate seeds. This easy-to-make salad can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy winter dinners. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s sure to impress your guests and brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (about 3 medium tomatoes)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Wash and dice the fresh tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- If using fresh pomegranates, cut them open and tap out the seeds; if using store-bought seeds, add them directly to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for five minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, sliced red onions, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg