Avocados provide healthy fats, pomegranate seeds add antioxidants, and the mixed greens offer essential vitamins and minerals. Top that with a luscious touch of creamy dressing and you’ve got a refreshing salad that’s perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 cup of pomegranate seeds
- 4 cups of mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and kale)
- 1/4 cup of sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad:
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens and top with diced avocados, pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
The following nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes:
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 8g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 7g