Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Our Pomegranate Vinaigrette is warm, sweet, and tangy. Homemade dressings are a really easy way to elevate your salads! The're quick and easy to make and taste a thousand times better than store-bought salad dressing.

For this pomegranate vinaigrette we used pomegranate juice so you don’t have to worry about seeding a pomegranate! (Learn an easy way to seed a pomegranate) Pomegranates are filled with antioxidants and good-for-you nutrients, so we use them in recipes whenever possible. Plus, everyone loves their distinct sweet flavor! 

Pomegranate Vinaigrette Ingredients

This is a really simple ingredient list that packs major flavor! You’ll sautee the shallots over the stovetop before whisking in the remaining ingredients for a warm vinaigrette that’s absolutely delicious.

• Extra virgin olive oil - You may prefer a neutral-flavored oil, like avocado or canola oil, but we personally prefer classic EVOO.
• Dijon mustard
• Grain mustard - You can find this in the condiment aisle of the grocery store. It’s a thicker mustard with wholw mustard seeds.
• Agave nectar - You could substitute pure maple (or honey if you aren’t vegan) to add a bit of sweetness. Natural liquid sweeteners are our go-to when making salad dressings!
• Pomegranate juice - Make sure the only ingredient in the juice is pomegranates. You don’t want a sugary juice cocktail! Generally the refrigerated juice sold by the produce section is going to have the simplest ingredient list.
• Apple cider vinegar
• Minced shallot - Can be easily replaced with a small onion.

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Benefits of Homemade Dressing

Making your own dressing is a really simple way to elevate your salads and create a healthier, more flavorful dish. Store-bought dressings have so many ingredients (many we can’t pronounce!) and loads of added sugar. When you make your own dressing it tastes better, you know exactly what’s in it, and you can control the ingredients adjusting them to your liking!

How to Store Homemade Dressing

Once whisked and cooked, the salad dressing can be stored in a sealed jar or container. Mason jars work really well for this. Since this is a warm pomegranate vinaigrette, we serve it immediately after making it, but you can always make it ahead and re-heat before serving! Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Use homemade dressing within 5-6 days.

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• Spicy Dressing
• Orange Peanut Dressing
• Creamy Balsamic Dressing
• Avocado Cilantro Dressing
• Chia Seed & Avocado Dressing

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