Made with fresh pomegranate arils, this vibrant pomegranate salad dressing strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. It comes together in minutes in a blender with just 5 ingredients, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
When pomegranates are in season in fall and winter, I love adding the juicy seeds (also called arils) to dishes like kale salad with pomegranate and pomegranate quinoa salad.
But to really highlight their unique flavor, try turning them into this colorful vinaigrette.
Unlike many pomegranate dressings that rely on bottled juice, honey, or pomegranate molasses, this one uses the whole seeds for a fresh, bold taste. Blended with olive oil, red wine vinegar, pure maple syrup, and a touch of Dijon mustard for creaminess, this salad dressing is both naturally vegan and easy to customize to your taste.
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So great on sliced cukes, shallots, avocado!
- Susan
Ingredients
- Pomegranate seeds (arils): I won't fault you for buying a container to save time and mess. But for the best flavor, I prefer seeding them myself from a whole fruit.
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Pure maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make pomegranate vinaigrette
- Place the ingredients in the container of a high-speed blender. If you prefer a more tart dressing, start with half the maple syrup, then taste and add more as desired.
- Blend until completely smooth. Use right away, or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.
Serving suggestions
This pomegranate dressing pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes:
- Drizzle it over spinach salad with oranges and pumpkin seeds
- Toss it with lentils and cucumbers in this pomegranate lentil salad
- Spoon it over roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds
Whether you're making a holiday salad or just want to elevate your weekday greens, this dressing adds a fresh pop of flavor that makes everything taste a little more special.
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📋 Recipe
Blender Pomegranate Salad Dressing (with Fresh Arils, Not Juice)
Equipment
- high speed blender
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the pomegranate arils, olive oil, red wine vinegar, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper in the container of a high-speed blender.⅓ cup pomegranate arils, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and pepper
- Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings, as desired.
- Use right away, or refrigerate in an airtight container for later.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
susan says
So great on sliced cukes, shallots, avocado!
Amy Katz says
Thanks Susan, that sounds delicious!