5-Minute Pomegranate Salad Dressing
Quick to make in just 5-minutes, this easy pomegranate salad dressing combines pomegranate juice, olive oil, and honey or maple syrup for a tangy, sweet, homemade dressing. Taste's better than store-bought, and so simple to prepare!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, smashed lightly with a knife
- ¼ cup fresh pomegranate juice
- 1 tsp honey, or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- With the bottom of a glass jar or side of a knife, lightly crush the garlic clove.
- To a 8-oz mason jar, add the crushed garlic, pomegranate juice, honey, mustard, salt, and vinegar.
- Add the lid and shake vigorously until the salt has dissolved and all the ingredients are combined.
- Add the olive oil, add the lid, and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette has emulsified. Taste and add additional salt or honey if desired.
- Store, refrigerated, for up to 5 days. To use, allow to come to room temperature, and shake well to recombine.
Notes
- This recipe serves 9, if you use a serving size of 1 tablespoon.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, grate or finely mince the garlic and add in step 2.
- Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of the red wine vinegar.
- Pomegranate molasses can be used in place of the honey.
- Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Omit the sweetener entirely for a whole30 friendly version.
- For more recipe notes & ingredient modifications, see the blog post above.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
