Asparagus Arugula Pomegranate Salad

This is another delicious combination for a salad that you can make any day of the week. The crunchy, fresh asparagus pairs beautifully with the peppery arugula. Pomegranate adds a slightly sweet and sour, berry-like note to the dish, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, a simple vinaigrette, and toasted walnuts for crunch. This flavorful blend makes all the textures and tastes sing in your mouth.

The asparagus, arugula, and pomegranates are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. They provide antioxidants that help fight inflammatory diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Asparagus is rich in asparagine, a powerful diuretic that can help combat UTIs. Arugula is a good source of vitamin K, essential for calcium absorption and bone health. Pomegranates contain punicalagin, an antioxidant that is three times more potent than those found in red wine and green tea.

This refreshing salad is ideal as an appetizer or a side dish for lunch or dinner. While it is extremely healthy, it does not skimp on flavor and is sure to satisfy your tastebuds. Scroll down to know more about the recipe.

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Asparagus Arugula Pomegranate Salad

Salad – Mediterranean

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes – Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 asparagus spears, cut into diagonal slices with the hard end snapped off and a thumb-length of the sprout from the top left uncut
• 2 cups arugula leaves
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
• 1/2 cup roasted walnuts, broken into quarters
• 2 slices macadamia cheese (or grilled goat cheese)
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• Vinaigrette:
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• The juice of 1 lemon
• Coarse salt to sprinkle

Instructions

1

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

2

Mix the asparagus, arugula leaves, cherry tomatoes, and walnuts in a bowl.

3

Serve on a salad plate and add a generous sprinkle of red pearl pomegranate seeds on each plate.

4

Drizzle one tablespoon of sauce on each salad plate and sprinkle a bit more coarse salt on top.

5

Place a slice of macadamia cheese or grilled goat cheese on top of each salad serving.

6

Enjoy!

Nutrition

• 397.0 Calories
• 28.0g Carbohydrates
• 10.0mg Cholesterol
• 40.0g Fat
• 9.0g Fiber
• 14.0g Protein
• 510.0mg Sodium
• 0.0g Trans fat

Notes

Consider trying the macadamia cheese roll recipe as an alternative to using goat cheese.