When it comes to creating a flavorful and vibrant side dish, pomegranate rice and vegetable salad with vinaigrette is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable salad combines the sweetness of pomegranate arils, the crunch of fresh vegetables, and the tangy dressing, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will elevate any meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the perfect pomegranate rice and vegetable salad with vinaigrette.
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POMEGRANATE AND WILD RICE SALAD
Mixed greens with wild rice tossed in a simple lemon honey vinaigrette topped with roasted sweet potato, pomegranate arils, toasted almonds, and goat or feta cheese. This pomegranate and wild rice salad is simple to make and bursting with fresh & delicious Fall flavors.
Provided by Chelsea Lords
Categories Salad
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small chunks. Toss the potato chunks in olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, and then flip once more and bake for 10 more minutes or until the potato chunks are tender and roasted through. Watch these carefully so you don't overcook the potatoes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the wild rice either according to the package directions if you are using a package mix OR according to the directions in the recipe included in the blog post (for a homemade version of seasoned wild rice). If you make the homemade wild rice, start with making that before roasting the sweet potato so they will be done around the same time.
- Combine the roasted sweet potato with the cooked wild rice in a large bowl and place in the fridge while prepping the dressing.
- For the dressing combine all of the ingredients in a mason jar of small bowl. Place the lid on the mason jar and shake (or whisk in the bowl) until combined. Taste and adjust (additional salt/pepper/honey)
- Add to the cooled potato + wild rice mixture. Toss with the lettuce and add the pomegranate arils plus almonds (you can toast almonds if desired by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stirring until lightly fragrant watching carefully to not burn them.)
- Toss everything with the dressing and add in some feta or crumbled goat cheese to personal preference. Increase the amounts of pomegranate arils or almonds if desired.
- Once dressed enjoy the salad the same day. If not finishing the salad in one day, store the salad separately from the dressing, almonds, and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
POMEGRANATE RICE SALAD
Flecked with red, white, and green, this rice salad recipe is a festive holiday side dish. However, it's so delicious that we make it all fall and winter long! Make ahead tip: Cook your rice in advance and store it in the fridge until you're ready to make the recipe.
Provided by Jeanine Donofrio
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, pinches of salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute until soft. Reduce heat to low and add the cooked rice, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up any clumps. Heat until warmed through. Turn off the heat and stir in the dressing, pistachios, parsley, and pomegranates. Top with mint leaves and roasted chickpeas, if using. Season to taste and serve.
YUMMY POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
This tangy dressing goes great on any salad. It's addictive!
Provided by mel
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place olive oil, pomegranate juice, rice vinegar, white sugar, shallots, garlic, white pepper, and salt in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
RICE VEGETABLE SALAD
Packed with vegetables, this dish has a touch of Indian flavor. "I first had it at a party and loved the bright look and taste." It's a cinch to double, too! -Sandy Heley, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beans, carrots, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and onion., In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir rice into bean mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.
Provided by Celeste
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
- Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
VINAIGRETTE VEGGIE SALAD
"All of my children love my Vinaigrette Veggie Salad," says Connie Small of Schoolcraft, Michigan. "It's easy to make and attractive, too. Sometimes I cut up the vegetables ahead of time so dinner preparation goes faster."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and celery seed. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over salad.; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TRI COLORED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Time 26m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the Mustard Vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- For the Tricolored Vegetable Salad: Place vegetables in three separate small bowl bowls. Pour 1/3 of the dressing over each vegetable. Toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper if needed. Let stand for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Serve on platter in separate mounds.
ZESTY POMEGRANATE RICE
This fragrant dish adds an exotic flavour to plain rice, delicious served with chicken kebabs
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the stock and rice to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Drain the rice and set aside to rest for 5 mins.
- Add the pomegranate, coriander seeds, cumin, most of the toasted almonds, orange zest and seasoning. Sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
You can either extract your own pomegranate juice with a juicer or buy pomegranate juice at your local grocery store.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss together vegetables and oil in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets, and roast until golden, mixing halfway through, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Transfer pomegranate juice to a bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over warm vegetables, and toss with pomegranate seeds.
GREENS AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. While the salad itself is simple, the dressing is phenomenal. Well, I thought it was phenomenal....
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the salad greens and carrot strips in the salad bowl.
- Cut open the pomegranate, collect the seeds and toss in with the salad greens.
- Make the dressing by tossing honey, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and brown sugar into a food processor. Give it a whirl.
- Add the vinegars and give it another whirl.
- While the stuff is zhuzzing along in there, add the olive oil slowly through the top chute.
- Dress the salad, experience intense yumminess.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 244.7, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.5, Protein 1.6
POMEGRANATE RICE AND VEGETABLE SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Score 1-2 fresh pomegranates and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranates under water to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the arils in a separate bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the arils from fruit and set aside. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining arils for another use.) 2. Prepare fresh pomegranate juice.* 3. Mix vinaigrette ingredients and set aside. 4. Cook wild rice in pomegranate juice, 3/4 cup water and almond extract; set aside. 5. Cook pearl barley in 3 cups water or broth; set aside. 6. In a large bowl, mix cooked barley, cooked wild rice, chickpeas, zucchini and red onion. Add in vinaigrette a little at a time. (All may not be needed.) Toss in fresh herbs, almonds and arils. Serve at room temperature or warm. * For 1 cup of juice, cut 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or juicer. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe pomegranates. Look for ones that are heavy for their size and have a deep red color.
- If you don't have time to cook the rice ahead of time, you can use instant rice or leftover rice.
- This salad is also delicious with other types of vegetables, such as roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, or asparagus.
- If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought vinaigrette dressing instead of making your own.
- This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pomegranate rice and vegetable salad with vinaigrette is a healthy and delicious side dish or main course. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck, or for a quick and easy weeknight meal. So next time you need a healthy and satisfying salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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