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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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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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Comments

  1. Sharon Rigsby

    November 07, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    What a gorgeous salad! Looks so light and fresh but very much a fall salad! Love the pictures!

    Reply
  2. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

    November 03, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    A lot of flavors in this salad!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 04, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Thanks…we do too.

  3. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen

    November 03, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    This salad is absolutely beautiful!! Pomegranate is one of my favorite flavors, only getting the seeds out of the pod is not the easiest task. I end up with that gorgeous pomegranate color all over me and the kitchen. It is worth trying again to make this salad, though.

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 04, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Yes…you have to really work to get those tasty seeds out…and then clean up the mess!!

  4. Leslie

    November 03, 2016 at 10:10 am

    So exciting to see pomegranate back in the markets! I love the flavours of your salad – definitely pinning it!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 04, 2016 at 9:16 am

      I wish we had them all year long.

  5. Alice @ hip foodie mom

    November 02, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I’m trying to get into more homemade dressings. This is perfect! can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 02, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Homemade is always sooo good.

  6. Nicole B

    November 02, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    What a beautiful salad. It looks delicious and healthy. I’ll have to look for pomegranates at the store. Thanks for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty. Hope to see you at this week’s party, the door is open Friday at midnight EST.

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 02, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Pomegranates are so delicious…and you are welcome.

  7. Amy

    November 01, 2016 at 1:18 am

    This is the most gorgeous salad! I’m dying to try this dressing now but we just used up the last of the pomegranates that I bought last week! Guess I’ll have to make another trip to the store… 🙂

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 01, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

  8. Kathy McDaniel

    October 31, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Oh the glamorous life of a blogger! I wish things like SEO or coding weren’t part of it.. I tend to enjoy the creative -artistic aspect of it all more. I love this salad and I will be making it for sure! Great combination of ingredients and flavors.

    Reply
    • Chef G

      November 01, 2016 at 7:55 am

      I know right. So many other things get in the way.

  9. Jenni

    October 31, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    What an awesome salad and a great dressing!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 31, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks so much.

  10. Platter Talk

    October 29, 2016 at 4:58 am

    This is one beautiful salad. Can’t wait to try, even if it is messy!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 29, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      HAHA..well the mess is worth it for sure.

  11. Hilary

    October 28, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Oh yum! I’m loving the sweet/salty combo here- and that dressing looks right up my alley! Will definitely have to give it a try 🙂

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 29, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks Hilary…hope you give it a try. It was nice spending time with you are the #FBC2016

  12. Marisa

    October 28, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Such a gorgeous and colorful salad, I’m sure it tastes as great as it looks!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 28, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      We totally love it.

  13. Kellie MacMillan

    October 28, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I love the look of this salad and all of the ingredients too.
    I don’t want to squash your opinion of it being the prettiest salad out there but a fellow FBC’er has that title in my books check out: New Year Detox Salad with Pink Tahini Dressing
    and Gloria, I have to say it’s only the color of that dressing! LOL You are a super strong contender in my books.
    Oh GEESH! I never knew I had such strong feelings about SALAD ha,ha.

    I always use Jamie Oliver’s suggestion for getting all those juicy seeds out of the pomegranate.
    I’m a hot mess, spanking my pomegranates. LOL so much fun!!
    Gloria, I didn’t mean to hijack your post but I’m passionate about this stuff. Please forgive me. You are such an inspiration.
    Kellie from Princess & The Yard Ape

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 28, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      HAHA…yeah I tried his method too…and it still makes a mess. What can you do….pomegranates are worth the effort and mess in my books. They are so delicious. Thanks for the kind words and great comments.

  14. Aish Padihari

    October 28, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    I love pomegranates. I just recently made a pomegranate raita. What a great recipe you have here – a must try.

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 28, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Pomegranates are so good. Wish we could get them year round.

  15. Sarah

    October 28, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    We love love love kale! Can’t wait to try this salad out!

    Reply
    • Chef G

      October 28, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Yes it really is great in this salad.

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