Vibrant winter salad with pomegranate, walnuts, orange, apple, and pear in a light cinnamon dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds only
02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 crisp apple, cored and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
# Directions:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine pomegranate seeds, orange segments, diced apple, and diced pear. Add chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavors.
