Tossed Green Salad with Grapefruit Pomegranate Dressing

Brighten up your table with this Tossed Green Salad with Grapefruit Pomegranate Dressing, a crisp and colorful medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients. Featuring a base of mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce, this salad is elevated by the vibrant crunch of cucumber, sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, and the bold bite of thinly sliced red onion. Pomegranate seeds add a pop of juicy sweetness, while tangy grapefruit segments provide a citrusy zing. The real star is the luscious homemade dressing, blending fresh grapefruit juice, rich pomegranate molasses, and a hint of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) into a perfectly balanced vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal as a refreshing starter or a healthy side dish. Packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavor, it’s an effortlessly elegant dish for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
• 1 Cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 1 Grapefruit, segmented
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pomegranate seeds, and segmented grapefruit. Set aside.

Step 2

To prepare the dressing, whisk together olive oil, fresh grapefruit juice, pomegranate molasses, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(719.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	737.8

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 735.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 60.7g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215.9mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1499.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 42.7%