How To Make Vegan Pomegranate Salad

As the seasons change, so do our tastes. It is no secret that in the cold months of the year, we humans crave for warmer food such as soup, stew or all kinds of delicious foods because they make us feel warm and relaxed. Surely, by reading this article, you have also thought that salads do not belong in this group. We agree with you, but our bodies still need nutrients.

One of the fruits that always has its fans on Yalda night and reminds the tradition of our country on this memorable night is the pomegranate fruit. Pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits on earth. This fruit contains many plant compounds, vitamins and minerals, including fiber, protein, vitamins (C) and (K), folate and potassium. By adding pomegranate to your diet, you can benefit from its unique properties, including fighting inflammation, helping to fight prostate cancer, lowering blood pressure, and fighting arthritis and joint pain.

Fortunately, you can make a variety of delicious dishes with pomegranate fruit. In the meantime, don't forget the special pomegranate salad on Yalda night.

How to prepare pomegranate and red or white cabbage salad

Pomegranate salad looks beautiful on the table. Just look at the colors! The colors in this salad will help brighten your mood. In fact, research shows that looking at purple plants can create neurons in the body and ultimately relax people. Seasonal vegetables are used in the tasty winter salads, which are prepared below, and are suitable for the season. These two Majlesi Pomegranate Salads have an amazing taste even though they are made with only a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients for the first recipe of pomegranate and red cabbage salad

This amount of ingredients prepares a pomegranate salad for 2-3 people. If you want to prepare it for more people, you should increase their amount.

4 cups of chopped red cabbage

½.1 cup chopped carrots

½ cup chopped fresh coriander

½ cup of pomegranate seeds

3 tablespoons of almonds

Ingredients for preparing the sauce

1 tablespoon of red vinegar

2 teaspoons of lemon juice

1 teaspoon of honey

1 teaspoon of cumin

½ teaspoon of salt

½ teaspoon pepper

5 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil

How to prepare the first recipe of pomegranate and red cabbage salad

Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly add the olive oil to the mixture and continue to whisk until well combined.

Separate the seeds of a pomegranate.

Finely chop the red cabbage.

Chop the carrot with a coarse grater, grater or knife.

Chop fresh cilantro.

Get ground cumin or grind coarse seeds at home.

Chop the almonds and roast them in a pan without oil.

Put cabbage, carrot, cilantro, pomegranate seeds and almonds in a serving dish and cover it with the prepared sauce.

Refrigerate for a day and then serve.

Ingredients for the second recipe of pomegranate and red cabbage salad

400 grams or 5 cups of finely chopped red cabbage

1 sweet apple

½ cup of sweet and sour pomegranate halves

1 cup of walnuts

Ingredients for preparing the sauce

4 tablespoons of olive oil

3 tablespoons of lemon juice

2 tablespoons of red vinegar

Salt and pepper as needed

The second recipe for pomegranate and red cabbage salad

Remove the seeds from the pomegranates.

Cut the red cabbage into thin strips.

Coarsely grate, grate or cut a large sweet apple into small pieces.

Roast a cup of walnuts in a pan. Remove the pan from the heat immediately after the aroma comes out and it turns a little brown.

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Season the salad with a mixture of salt and pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar and then mix all the ingredients together.

This pomegranate salad, which is enough for 2-3, is worth giving the salad 1-3 hours for the flavors to blend well and the red cabbage and walnuts to soften.

Keep the salad in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then serve.

How to prepare the first pomegranate and chicken salad

This amount of ingredients is enough for 2-3 people and makes two pomegranate salad with chicken that everyone can enjoy. This salad consists of chicken slices, pears, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese and walnuts with balsamic vinegar. We promise this combination tastes amazing. In addition, it is very beautiful in terms of appearance and has satisfactory and pleasant colors.

Ingredients for the first recipe of pomegranate and chicken salad

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts

4 cups of baby spinach

½ cup of pomegranate seeds

2 tablespoons of feta cheese

1 small pear

2 tablespoons of walnuts or other grains

Ingredients for preparing the sauce

2 tablespoons of olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon of honey

1 teaspoon of mustard

The first recipe for pomegranate and chicken salad

First, divide the olive oil into two parts.

To cook chicken breast, you need to grill it or fry it in a pan. Of course, before grilling the chicken, you should apply some olive oil on the chicken and add salt, pepper and your favorite seasoning. You can even cook it in water for a few minutes with onions and spices. Here we heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Then we seasoned the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and spices and fried them in a pan.

Cut the prepared chicken into thick slices and set aside.

Separate the seeds of a pomegranate.

Slice the pear thinly.

Roast the walnuts in a pan without any oil.

In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.

Pour the prepared sauce on the baby spinach and cover them completely with the sauce.

Arrange the chicken with feta cheese, pears, walnuts and pomegranate on the baby spinach and serve immediately.