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    Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing

    October 26, 2016 *Updated* September 28, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 65 Comments

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    Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing is a celebration of fall on a plate. All the colours and flavours come together to make a healthy salad both visually and in taste. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

    If you are lucky enough to have leftover turkey, be sure to check out this sandwich wrap recipe. It has a fall-inspired mayo, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and more. 

    Harvest Salad on a plate with the dressing and slices of apple on the side.

    In life we have so many choices. Like for instance do you prefer red or green? Do you like sweet or tart? Which do you like more, veggies or fruit? What happens if you like everything and want it all now?

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    If you are a blogger like me, we have come to realize that sometimes you can’t have it all….at least not all at once.  We always look at the success of others, but usually don’t take into account the steps that it took to get there. We see success and just want it.

    My very first blog post was Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing. This post you are reading is a rewrite of the original. Everything has changed, except for the original URL.

    Overhead shot of the salad dressing in a bowl.

    This salad has a lot of elements, textures, colours and tastes. These all come together beautifully to create a crisp, bold and unique salad, with the added bonus of being extremely healthy.

    In the early days of blogging, I certainly had no clue as to what I was doing. All I knew was that I wanted success. Along the way I have started to gather all the complex elements and skills that will help me eventually reach my definition of success. All bloggers have a different idea as to what that means for them.

    Salad dressing in a glass jar, more of the dressing ingredients in the background.

    Web design, SEO, writing, photography, video, these are just a few of the elements that go into a blog. Complex little pieces and skills that fit together to create a visually and inspiring place that people like to visit.

    This salad reminds me of my blog. Choices made along the way, and things that have changed. Figuring out (or trying to ) what works together and what doesn’t. Creating that end result that is captivating and satisfying.

    Everyone knows how important fruits and vegetables are in a healthy diet. If for some reason you were not aware of this, Half Your Plate is a great place to learn. With lots of consumer tips, recipes and information, getting the right amount of nutritional goodness each day is not as hard as it seems.

    Close up shot of sliced apples on a plate, some salad in the background.

    Salads that use simple ingredients can really pack a punch in flavour and nutrition. Whipping up a quick salad dressing is easier than you think. Mix it up in a bowl, or throw everything together in a mason jar, add the lid and give it a shake. You have your dressing, and the leftovers are already to go in the fridge for later.

    The greens can be any kind you like, same with the apples. Pick and choose whatever your taste buds crave. When you are bringing such wonderful foods together, it’s pretty easy to find a winning combination.

    Close up of salad showing pomegranate seeds and cranberries.

    Pomegranate seeds are such delicious little pops of flavour. They burst in your mouth with that sweet/tart element, along with great texture. Not to mention they add beauty and colour to the plate. Aren’t they such a pain to get out? My kitchen walls get covered in juice splatter. I try to seed several at a time and put the seeds in a container in the fridge. It doesn’t matter what method I try, my walls look like someone used a can of pretty light red spray paint. How do you get those delicious seeds out without making a mess?

    Overhead shot of Harvest Salad on a plate with a fork.

    If you are that person that wants it all on one plate, this salad is the answer. Colours of red and green, flavours of tart and sweet, and the perfect combination of fruits and veggies. Fall has such a great flavour profile and this salad features lots of those tasty little gems. Brussels sprouts, pomegranates, cranberries, apples, all under a creamy yogurt dressing with a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds.

    Close up of harvest salad on a fork ready to eat.

    The original post certainly was not as complex as this rewrite. Along the way elements have changed, more have been added, but the end result certainly is closer to my definition of success than it was in the beginning.

    Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing is the perfect start to any meal. If you want to make it into a dinner salad, all those holiday dinners are just around the corner. Add some leftover turkey and you have a complete dinner salad.

    What about you, what’s your favourite fall salad?

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    Looking for more great salads? Give these a try:

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    Harvest Salad with Pomegranate Creamy Yogurt Dressing combines the colours and flavours of fall. Perfect starter for holiday meals, or add some turkey and make a complete meal.|homemadeandyummy.com

    Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing

    Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing combines the colours and flavours of fall. Perfect starter for holiday meals, or add some turkey and make a complete meal.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Fall Salads
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    For the Pomegranate Dressing: (makes 1 ½ cups)

    • ¾ cup greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
    • ¼ pomegranate juice
    • 1 ½ teaspoons aged apple balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoons pomegranate balsamic vinegar
    • Pinch of salt

    For the Salad:

    • Salad greens (your choice, I used Kale Mix Blend)
    • Slices of fresh apples (your choice of variety, I used Honey Crisp)
    • Dried cranberries
    • Fresh pomegranate seeds
    • Dried pumpkin seeds

    Instructions

    To make the Dressing:

    • Add ingredients to a bowl and whisk until smooth and combined.
    • Alternatively you can add all the ingredients to a mason jar, seal and shake until well combined.

    To arrange the Salad:

    • Place some greens on a serving plate.
    • Sprinkle with about a tbsp. each of cranberries, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.
    • Drizzle with salad dressing.
    • On the side of the plate, spread some salad dressing, and along side add the slices of fresh apple.
    • ENJOY!!
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    Gloria Duggan is the author for Homemade & Yummy, where she creates fun and easy recipes. She is also a brand ambassador/influencer for well-known companies. Gloria has judged food competitions and has posted about local food events. Gloria's work has been featured in magazines, and she has been interviewed on several podcasts. Read More…

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    Comments

    1. Marisa F. Stewart

      April 22, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      This is just the type of salad I could eat all year long — especially since you can get most of the ingredients year round. Well, that is except for the pomegranates. The little red jewels really add to the salad. I’m pinning so the minute I fine a pomegranate I can make this salad. I know Hubby will love it.

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      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        April 23, 2019 at 8:15 pm

        Sometimes we just want a hearty salad for dinner. This is one that works.

    2. Cricket Plunkett

      November 23, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      I’ve been on a salad kick lately, and this looks great! I love the idea of using pomegranate seeds!

      Reply
      • Chef G

        November 24, 2016 at 9:46 am

        Yes they are so delicious.

    3. Warm Cocotte

      November 22, 2016 at 3:21 am

      Not the conventional salads, we felt in love with it!
      Wish you a lovely week!
      Gloria & Emanuele

      Reply
      • Chef G

        November 22, 2016 at 8:28 am

        Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy it.

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