Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

by Dr. Kellyann
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    If you love arugula, then this is your salad. The clean, crisp bite of arugula combined with a sweet pomegranate vinaigrette and the earthy crunch of the veggies is really unique and delicious. It's amazing as a main dish paired with a or a side to your favorite protein. Best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to make!

    Prep time: 10 min | Makes: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette:

    • ½ cup pomegranate juice
    • ½ small shallot, minced, about 1½ -2 tablespoons
    • 1 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 – 3 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • Pinch Celtic or pink Himalayan salt

     

    For the salad:

    • 1 5-ounce box baby arugula
    • 1 apple, sliced or diced
    • 1 medium beet, grated or spiralized then coarsely chopped
    • 1/3 English cucumber, cut into half moons
    • ¼ cup walnuts or pistachios, toasted and very coarsely chopped, divided
    • 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils, optional
    • 4–6 ounces sheep or goat milk feta or shaved Manchego cheese (optional)
    • 1 avocado, sliced or diced (optional)
    Instructions

    For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette:

    Pour pomegranate juice, shallots, and garlic into a small saucepan over low heat and very gently simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until it is reduced by half. Keep the heat low and do not boil. When done, remove from heat, and set aside to cool for about 30 minutes on the countertop.

    For the salad:

    Toss ingredients.

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    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    About the Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

    Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.