Pomegranate & Pistachio Fattoush-Style Salad

Name: Pomegranate & Pistachio Fattoush-Style Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 whole Pomegranate; 4 cup Lettuce; 1 medium Cucumber; 2 medium Tomato; 0.5 medium Red Onion; 0.25 cup Coriander; 0.25 cup Pistachios; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Pomegranate Sauce; 0.5 whole Lemon; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Powder

Vegan • Vegetarian • Dairy-FreeUnder 15 Mins • No-CookBalancedLunch • DinnerLebanese/Arabic • Mediterranean

Easy

15min

210kcal

4people

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A crisp, refreshing Middle Eastern-inspired salad featuring sweet pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and a tangy pomegranate molasses dressing.

Looking for the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crunchy? This vibrant Pomegranate & Pistachio Fattoush-Style Salad is an absolute showstopper that brings life to any dinner table. The star of the dish is undoubtedly the fresh, juicy pomegranate, whose ruby-red arils burst with a refreshing sweetness in every single bite. But what truly makes this Pomegranate & Pistachio Fattoush-Style Salad unforgettable is the magnificent homemade dressing. By utilizing rich, tangy pomegranate sauce (also known as pomegranate molasses), extra virgin olive oil, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, we create a dressing that coats the crisp greens with a beautiful, glossy finish. This salad is incredibly versatile and works wonders as a bright, palate-cleansing side dish to heavy, savory mains, or as a delightful light lunch all on its own. We are incorporating fresh, crunchy vegetables like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and snappy cucumbers to provide a wonderfully hydrating base. The addition of fresh coriander leaves a lingering herbaceous note, while a generous handful of roasted pistachios adds an irresistible, nutty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender vegetables. If you want to take this Pomegranate & Pistachio Fattoush-Style Salad to the next level, you can even toss in some crunchy bread bites just before serving to absorb all that phenomenal, zesty dressing without losing their satisfying texture. Easy to assemble and visually stunning, this salad is guaranteed to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

1 whole Pomegranate
150 g Lettuce (about 4 cups chopped)
1 medium Cucumber
2 medium Tomato
0.5 medium Red Onion
15 g Coriander (about 1/4 cup chopped)
30 g Pistachios (about 1/4 cup shelled)
3 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Pomegranate Sauce
0.5 whole Lemon (juice of half a lemon)
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper Powder

Instructions

1
Carefully slice the pomegranate in half and extract the seeds into a small bowl, discarding any of the bitter white pith.
2
Wash and roughly chop the lettuce, then dice the cucumber and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
3
Finely slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh coriander.
4
In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, coriander, and the fresh pomegranate seeds.
5
In a separate small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pomegranate sauce, fresh juice from the lemon, salt, and black pepper powder until fully emulsified.
6
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
7
Roughly chop the pistachios and sprinkle them over the top of the salad right before serving for maximum crunch.

Chef's Tips

•If you want to add a bit more texture, toss in a handful of your Bread Bites just before serving—they act like perfect mini croutons!
•To easily remove pomegranate seeds without the mess, score the skin, break it apart in a bowl of cold water, and gently rub the seeds loose. The bitter white pith will float to the top!