Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Getting Creative With Salads

Finding new and creative salad recipes with spinach is my ever present quest. One thing that I love to do is incorporating fruits and nuts into my salad greens. I adapted this recipe for spinach salad with pomegranate dressing from a similar Middle Eastern dish that uses cooked spinach.

I don't know about you, but I am not a fan of cooked spinach. The color and taste change when cooked. Spinach salad with pomegranate dressing tastes supper fresh and the raisins, pine nuts and tomatoes  add great visual contrast as well as multiple textures. I came up with this recipe with Thanksgiving and Christmas in mind. These two major holidays always force me to think outside the box. Creating side dishes that are not just tasty, but different and easy to make.

Sweet and Tangy Dressing

I went for slivered almonds to add visual interest. The skinny shape contrasts nicely with the squarish tomato pieces. Also, the deep, almost black color of the raisins, as well as their irregular shape creates a visually appealing salad. The pomegranate dressing makes excellent flavor contrast for a spinach salad dressing. So good in fact, that I am making on a regular basis to go with our salads at home. I found the pomegranate molasses in the ethnic section of my grocery store.

And finally, the nutrition factor in this salad is more than plentiful. Spinach is rich in potassium, as well as other vitamins (K and A) and minerals. Raisins,almonds, and tomatoes are very nutritious as well. Let me know what you think!

Want some other light and healthy salad recipes to get some variety in your greens? 

Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Dressing - A tangy sweet treat that is packed with good-for-you nutrients.

Black Bean Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, and Onions - This protein-rich "salad" will have your tastebuds dancing with Latin-inspired flavors. 

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Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Dijon Dressing Recipe Card

Spinach salad with raisins, almonds and tomatoes with a white balsamic, pomegranate dijon dressing. I love homemade salad dressings and this one is fabulous!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: dijon dressing, healthy salad dressing, homemade salad dressing

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

• 5 oz spinach (1 bag)
• 2 Tbsp raisins
• 2 Tbsp almonds slivered
• 1 Roma tomatoes seeded, cored, and diced

Dressing

• ¾ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 Tbsp shallots minced finely
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp Kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

• To make the dressing place all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
• Place tomatoes, almonds, and raisins in individual prep bowls.
• Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
• To assemble the salad, wash the spinach thoroughly. Place in a bowl, then casually sprinkle the tomatoes, raisins and almonds, alternating to create a visually appealing dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1725IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.8mg