Bright Pomegranate Orange Salad

Healthy eating advocates often tell us to eat the rainbow. This is a colorful and healthy Pomegranate Orange Salad. It’s light, tasty and filled with juicy oranges, tart pomegranate seeds, healthy avocado, and crunchy almonds. Keeping with healthy it’s topped with a light honey-sweetened dressing.

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  • Mixed Greens – are packed with both vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A & C, folate, magnesium, potassium and iron. The perfect combination for a strong immune system.   
  • Oranges – are packed with Vitamin C and plenty of antioxidants. This fruit can help lower blood pressure and works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. 
  • Pomegranate Seeds – much like oranges, are a rich source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. They contain important dietary fiber and are high in anti-inflammatory properties. Eating pomegranate seeds has been shown to protect against certain cancers as well as Alzheimer’s.
  • Avocados – contain a vast array of vitamins including K, C, B5, B6, and E as well as potassium. Potassium provides a reduced risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks. The monounsaturated fat they contain is a heart healthy fat & a great addition to any diet.
  • Sliced Almonds – similar to avocados, have a high level of monounsaturated fats, the same fats found in olive oil, which reduce the risk of heart disease as well as cholesterol levels.

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  • Author: Linda Warren
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 7 cups fresh pre-washed mixed greens
  • 3 navel oranges (peeled, divided into sections & halved)
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 avocado (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup orange juice (or about the juice of 1 orange)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey (can add more if you like a sweeter dressing)
  • 1/81/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup extra light virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of ground pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place greens in a large salad bowl. Top with remaining salad ingredients.
  2. Prepare dressing by vigorously whisking all ingredients together.
  3. Pour over salad, toss gently and serve immediately.
  4. Notes
  • Category: Salad

 

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