Pomegranate Salad Dressing in a Jar Recipe (2024)

Enjoy the sweet and sour aromas of this amazing Pomegranate Dressing on your next salad or meat dish! With a pinch of honey and a dash of ACV, this delightful blend will surely be your next crowd pleaser!

You'll never have a reason to eat bland salad again thanks to this DIY Pomegranate Dressing.

The first time I tried this on my salad I immediately made a second one (thank goodness it was a salad)!

The fresh crispness of the pomegranate berries infused with the liquid honey left no doubt that this was the best dressing for this meal.

So of course I ventured outside of the greens and found that it makes a perfect marinade for fried chicken and duck too!

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Why You'll Love Homemade Salad Dressing

• Cheaper than store bought
• You know all the ingredients
• Fresh
• Full of flavor

Homemade Pomegranate Dressing Is Perfect For

• BBQs
• Potlucks
• Bagged lunches
• Lawn parties
• Baby Showers
• Anytime you have a boring salad

Salad dressings have always been a sour note of mine. It's one of the reasons I find it hard to stick with salads long time, as I am not a fan of eating the same thing over and over again.

I love variety, and I love colors!

So when I noticed that this dressing was not only exotic, but pink, I jumped for joy!

Pomegranate dressing is the perfect substitute for lemon and cheese-based dressings.

The vinegar retains the sweet-and-sour contrast of the pomegranate but doesn't overpower the rest of the ingredients within your salad bowl.

I highly recommend you give these a try if you're wanting to venture out from your regular routine, but without attracting calories.

Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients

Looking for the ingredients to give these a try? Here's what you'll need:

• Olive or Avocado Oil
• Honey
• Apple cider vinegar
• Fresh pomegranate arils

Tools To Make Flavorful Homemade Salad Dressing

• Food Processor or
• Blender
• Liquid Meausring Cups and Spoons
• Mason Jar for storing

How To Make Homemade Pomegranate Dressing

1. With a small food processor (or powerful blender), add in the honey, apple cider vinegar, pomegranate and oil to the bowl.
2. Process the ingredients on high for approximately 2-3 minutes or until mostly smooth.
3. Transfer the mix into a medium size mason jar and place inside refrigerator to cool.
4. Enjoy!

Pomegranate Info

Pomegranates have a flavor that is hard to mistake.

On one side, it appears to taste sweet and take on a subtle (and I mean subtle) note of cranberry. On the opposite end, it bears such a tangy bite that it indefinitely sticks to your memory because of the stark contrast.

And that's why it's beloved in salads and light fare (beyond its anti-inflammatory benefits).

Traditionally speaking, pomegranates can be stored in the refrigerator for months on end. In an airtight container such as a mason jar, this means it can last for 4 months or more depending on how often it is used.

Pomegranate Dressing Is Easy To Pair With

• Salads
• Chicken
• Duck
• Fish

Think Oven Roasted Salmon with Pomegranate Dressing or Tossed Salad with Fried Chicken Strips and Pomegranate Dressing as lunch or dinner options.

How Do You Open A Pomegranate?

Because of its high juice content and abundance of seeds, start at the top and slowly work your way down towards the middle, stopping ¾ths down from the bottom to prevent juice spillage (and a huge mess).

What Does Pomegranate Go Well With?

Think of similar things like:

• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Apples
• Arugula
• Citrus
• Coconut
• Kale
• Mango
• Peach
• Pineapple

Pair this salad and dressing with a tasty Pineapple Screwdriver co*cktail for a great brunch or light dinner recipe.

How Long Is This Homemade Dressing Good For?

This homemade Pomegranate Salad Dressing, if stored properly in the refrigerator in an air-tight container (like your mason jar), can be kept for 3-4 weeks.

Each time you go to use it, give it a shake before opening and using to get all the flavors all mixed up again.

Pomegranate Dressing Tips & Variations

• Using different oils in your recipe will give your dressing a slightly different flavor. Feel free to experiment and try different oils each time you make it to find your favorite version.
• Make sure to shake the dressing in a jar each time you go to use it as it will separate in the fridge.
• When getting the pomegranate arils out, sometimes it's helpful to get a container of water and scrape the pomegranate arils out under water. They tend to come out easier this way.

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