Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This post is sponsored by Alexia.
This tasty spinach salad is made with sweet pomegranate seeds, tart apples, salty Parmesan, crunchy almonds, and a homemade creamy poppy seed dressing!
Ok I have to admit, I’m normally not a big spinach salad person. Usually, I lean towards crunchy romaine or hearty kale salad. But tender spinach is the perfect base for all of these tasty toppings!
Alexia, the company that makes my most favorite sweet potato fries, just came out with a new line of premium side dishes and they’re going to knock your socks off. Not only are they gluten-free and non-GMO project verified (woohoo!) but the ingredients they use are the cream of the crop. Think of these dishes as… starch alternatives. Basically, you get your carb fix in a lower carb kind of way. I know, it’s magic. It’s the perfect thing to pair with this salad!
How to Make Poppy Seed Dressing
The star of this salad is the homemade poppy seed dressing and luckily, it’s quite simple to make! Here’s what you need:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Whisk together all the ingredients until incorporated, then store in an air tight container in the fridge.
If you enjoy this salad, you’ll love my citrus salad with poppyseed dressing, too!
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Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Description
This tasty spinach salad is made with sweet pomegranate seeds, tart apples, crunchy almonds, and a homemade creamy poppy seed dressing!
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
For the Salad
- 6 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 1 oz shaved pecorino romano cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients until incorporated, then store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
- Slice the granny smith apple into 1 inch pieces.
- Toss the spinach with the apple, pomegranate seeds, almond slices, and cheese, if using.
- Top with dressing just before serving.
Notes
The cheese is totally optional. If you leave it off, you may want to add a tiny pinch of sea salt to your salad at the end.
Also, you might not need all the dressing but you can store the leftovers in the fridge!
Don’t mind me. I’ll just be over here eating this delicious plate of awesomeness.
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What are your favorite side dishes to serve with a delicious salad?
That dressing looks so delicious, what a lovely salad!
Lovely salad, crunchy and sweet. Great gluten free options those Alexia mash.
I love everything about this salad!! Thank you for bringing it into my life!
I love poppy seed dressing. Your salad looks delicious! And, I’ll have to look for the Alexia products.
This looks so refreshing! Absolutely love any salad with pomegranate, so will definitely have to give this recipe a go! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Looks great! The salad is so colorful and the sides look amazing too. I’m saving your dressing recipe for other salads, too!
Looks delicious! I’ve wondered how to make poppy seed dressing too. Thanks for the recipe!
Love the colors in your salad — I happen to have pomegranate in the fridge, too — definitely going to give this a try! Didn’t know about those Alexia sides, they sound healthy and convenient.
I’ve heard so many good rave reviews on Alexia products! I think it’s so cool how they snuck cauliflower into it. I LOVE a good salad with toppings and yummy dressings; I understand your enthusiasm. 🙂 God made so many wondrous veggies and fruits, and there are so many different kinds of combinations you can do.
Alexia is an excellent brand and I can’t wait to taste their mashed cauliflower and vegetable pilaf. Thank you for sharing your fabulous salad recipe!