Healthy Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing is the perfect fall-inspired recipe. Great addition to your Thanksgiving menu.
Crisp and refreshing, wholesome and colourful. The combination of greens, apples, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds is topped with an easy-to-make pomegranate dressing.
I love the flavours of fall. Apples and cinnamon pair perfectly in these super delicious fried apple tarts and our family’s favourite apple pudding recipe. Of course, I am a huge pumpkin spice fan. From pumpkin rolls to pumpkin lattes and everything in between.
Although I am a fair-weathered girl, there is something about the crisp cool weather and comfort food that is so enjoyable.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this fall salad can be found at the bottom of this post.
Delicious Harvest Salad Ingredients
All the wonderful flavours of the season come together in this vibrant autumn salad.
- Apples
- Salad greens
- Pumpkin seeds
- Pomegranate seeds
- Mayonnaise
- Pomegranate juice
- Dried cranberries
- Avocado oil
- Apple balsamic
Be sure to check out my recipe suggestions and tips below.
Easy Creamy Pomegranate Salad Dressing
I think this is my favourite part of this autumn salad. Apples and pomegranates pair perfectly in this simple harvest salad recipe.
All you have to do is mix the mayonnaise, pomegranate juice, and apple balsamic together and you are done.
If you have never used flavoured balsamic, you are in for a treat. It elevates this salad dressing to a whole new level.
Once you have your salad dressing mixed, all you have to do is assemble the rest of the salad ingredients and enjoy.
- Place your greens of choice on a plate.
- Sprinkle with some dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and pomegranate seeds.
- Layer on some apple slices.
- Add the creamy pomegranate dressing and serve.
This wholesome harvest salad is perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner. Want to turn it into a full meal? Just add some protein.
I love making individual servings, but you can mix everything together in a large salad bowl.
Recipe Suggestions/Tips
I love salads with apples. You can use any variety you like. My favourite for this recipe is Honeycrisp.
I used mayonnaise in the salad dressing. My original version used Greek yogurt. You can switch the mayonnaise to yogurt if you prefer. If you find that makes it a little tart, just add some honey or agave nectar to sweeten it.
Looking to make this into a full meal? Super easy, just add protein. Chicken, turkey, and slices of pork tenderloin work great. Grilled shrimp would be delicious too. Need it vegan? Toss in tofu.
The dressing will last for about a week, in a sealed container in the fridge.
Greens can be a combination of anything you like. Kale, lettuce, broccoli slaw, spring mix. The combination is endless.
Toppings of pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and dried cranberries are great for any fall recipe. Feel free to use anything you like. Use any kind of nut, or try fresh and dried blueberries. You can even add cheese. Feta or goat cheese would be delicious.
Flavoured balsamic is such a great ingredient to work with. I used apple, but you can also use pomegranate, pear, or even pomegranate molasses in this easy-to-make salad dressing.
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You may also enjoy these tasty fall recipes:
- Apple Chickpea Salad
- Turkey Wrap
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup
- Apple Stuffed Squash
- Chorizo Chili
- Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Harvest Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing
Ingredients
For the Pomegranate Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon apple balsamic vinegar
For the Salad:
- Salad greens
- Fresh apple slices
- 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 tablespoon each of cranberries, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle with salad dressing.
Jamie
I totally agree, this is definitely the perfect fall salad recipe! It looks amazingly delicious and very healthy too! I just love every ingredient you’ve incorporated with this salad dish!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
All the ingredients in this fall salad go so well together.
Moop Brown
This salad sounds really tasty (especially the dressing) and I like the addition of the fruit. Thanks for sharing
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome, hope you give it a try soon.
Ann
This is a great fall salad. I love your presentation – I just made it quickly for our family, so my presentation wasn’t as pretty.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I always say the taste of the food is what counts. ENJOY!
Erin
I love that you used avocado oil! I’m always looking for more ways to use it. Will give this a try for lunch tomorrow!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I use avocado oil in so many recipes, it is a great ingredient.
Carrie Robinson
I am loving all of the fall flavors happening in this salad! And that dressing sounds absolutely fantastic. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect fall salad, especially with apple season just around the corner.
Kim
Delicious salad! Love how unique and easy the dressing is. It brings a great balance of sweetness and tang.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We find this to be a very delicious fall salad recipe. Glad you enjoyed it.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
Such an awesome salad! That dressing is such a sweet and tangy pairing to the apples! It’s so perfect for fall and as an amazing side to grilled pork! Definite keeper!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The perfect side to pork for sure.
Megane
I absolutely loved the Harvest Salad with Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing! The combination of fresh, crisp ingredients along with the delightful tanginess of the pomegranate yogurt dressing created a truly refreshing and flavorful experience.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this fall inspired salad too.
Amanda
Such a great salad for fall! The pomegranate dressing is delicious, and I love the crunch from the pumpkin seeds.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
All the flavours and textures are perfect in this delicious fall salad recipe.
Jenny
This is an exciting Fall Harvest Salad guaranteed to delight your taste buds. The ingredients collaborate to make the recipe sing. We will make this dish again! Enjoy.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this tasty salad recipe.
Rob
This salad is delicious and easy to make. I especially love making it at the end of the summer and beginning of autumn.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great salad when apples are fresh in season. Love it.
Natalie
Love this salad and dressing! Pomegranate dressing is to die for. I easily swapped the mayo for Greek yogurt and it tasted delicious! Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes it does work with either mayo or yogurt, the choice is yours.
Elizabeth
Delicious pomegranate dressing! Definitely saving this recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, hope you give it a try soon.
Marisa F. Stewart
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.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Sometimes we just want a hearty salad for dinner. This is one that works.
Cricket Plunkett
I’ve been on a salad kick lately, and this looks great! I love the idea of using pomegranate seeds!
Chef G
Yes they are so delicious.
Warm Cocotte
Not the conventional salads, we felt in love with it!
Wish you a lovely week!
Gloria & Emanuele
Chef G
Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy it.