Pomegranate Vinaigrette is one of my absolute favorite fruit vinaigrettes. I love how the rich, ruby-red color and subtly fruity flavor instantly elevate a simple salad into something much more vibrant and flavorful.
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Pomegranate vinaigrette recipe
Pomegranate vinaigrette is a sweet and tangy salad dressing that incorporates pomegranate juice or seeds, olive oil, and various flavor enhancers. This dressing is known for its vibrant pink color and fresh fruity flavor. It’s a popular choice for salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables.
This pomegranate vinaigrette offers multiple benefits:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Natural sugar alternative
- Source of vitamin C
This vinaigrette is often used year-round but is especially popular during the fall and winter months when pomegranates are in season.
You can use this sweet and tangy dressing with leafy greens like kale, arugula, and spinach. It also pairs wonderfully with grain salads featuring couscous or quinoa. This condiment can be used to marinate proteins like chicken, salmon, tofu, or lamb.
This vinaigrette beautifully enhances dishes with additions like goat cheese, feta, nuts, and seeds. It is an excellent match for fruits such as apples, pears, and pomegranate seeds, and it works as a refreshing dressing for fruit salads.
You can also drizzle it over roasted vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and fennel, for a flavorful finish.
Here’s how to make the pomegranate vinaigrette:
Pomegranate vinaigrette
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice fresh or bottled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the sweetness if desired.
- Whisk until the mixture is well combined and slightly emulsified.
- Drizzle over mixed greens, spinach, or arugula salads or pair with roasted vegetables or fruit-based salads.
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Variations
Try these pomegranate vinaigrette variations to match different seasons and tastes.
- Citrus Pomegranate Dressing adds fresh orange juice or lemon juice. It enhances the vinaigrette’s freshness and complements the sweetness of the pomegranate
- Herb Infusion
- Mix in finely chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, basil, or rosemary
- Add complexity and depth, making the dressing more aromatic
- Balsamic Pomegranate Vinaigrette uses balsamic vinegar instead of red wine vinegar.
- Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
- Replace pomegranate juice with 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- Add a richer, more concentrated flavor, perfect for a bolder vinaigrette
- Cinnamon Pomegranate Salad Dressing
- Use maple syrup
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon
- Poppyseed Twist includes poppyseeds (about 2 teaspoons). This version creates a delightful crunch and visual appeal.