Orange Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese, Avocado & Pecans

Home » COOK » Recipes » Recipes By Course » Salads » Orange Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese, Avocado & Pecans

Doesn’t this bright and colorful Orange Pomegranate Salad just look so delicious? Bright red pomegranate arils and vibrant sections of orange whet the appetite with strong visual appeal, while creamy goat cheese and avocado balance the satisfying crunch of the red onion and pecans. A little drizzle of the homemade citrus vinaigrette pulls it all together for a truly satisfying meal.

A plate of salad with mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate, red onion, goat cheese, avocado and pecans. Text overlay says"Orange and Pomegranate Salad". Similar photos of the recipe from various angles are used throughout but with different text overlays unless otherwise described.

Affiliate Disclosure
We have included affiliate links to products and services related to the topic of this post.
We may earn a commission if you purchase after clicking on those links.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Read Our Full Disclosure Policy and Privacy Policy

Orange Pomegranate Salad

The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions; to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required, and to understand the steps and timings involved.

Of course, salads can be eaten all the year around, but there is something about the summertime that makes me crave salads even more.

I think it’s the combination of bright, fresh ingredients, all tumbled together and full of different flavors and textures that makes salads a winning meal in my eyes.

This orange pomegranate salad falls into that winning category!

Brightly colored orange pieces and pomegranate seeds (arils) sit atop a bed of leafy greens, red onions, and creamy avocado chunks. Throw on some chopped pecans, and crumbled salty Feta cheese and you have got a very delicious salad on your hands.

The dressing is made with a citrus champagne vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, and orange juice and adds a special something!

If you love trying out new salad combinations, you have to give this one a try!

Orange Pomegranate Salad Ingredients

Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe

While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients (and equipment) needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online.

It doesn’t include staple ingredients such as oil, salt, and pepper, as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen already. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.

  • Fresh ProduceGarlic, Oranges, Pomegranate, Avocado, Lemons, Mixed Salad Greens, Red Onion.
  • DairyGoat Cheese.
  • Citrus Champagne Vinegar – if you can’t source this you can use regular champagne vinegar, or another citrus vinegar such as balsamic or white wine.
  • Honey try to buy locally produced honey if possible.
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Pecan Halves

Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use both cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. You can mix cup measurements with weighted measurements, but never mix imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, litres, etc.,).

Orange Pomegranate Goat Cheese Salad

More Recipes Using Pomegranate

One of the hero ingredients in this dish is pomegranate, so here are some more recipes using the same:

More Salad Recipes

Looking for more salads to make? Check these recipes out next:

Orange Pomegranate Avocado Salad

How Do I Make Orange Pomegranate Salad?

Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.

How to Make Orange Pomegranate Salad

Orange Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese, Avocado & Pecans

Michelle Ordever
Doesn’t this bright and colorful Orange Pomegranate Salad just look so delicious? It's quick to make too!
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 613 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup citrus champagne vinegar*
  • 1 large clove garlic smashed and peeled
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed (approximately 1 large orange)
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

  • 1 large pomegranate
  • 1 large avocado chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • ½ medium red onion sliced thin
  • 1 large orange sliced, peeled, and separated into bite-sized sections
  • 2 oz 50g goat cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the dressing, add the vinegar, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, orange zest, and orange juice to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, approximately 1 minute.


    Dressing Ingredients in Blender
  • If using a blender or processor with a vented top, slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending, or add all at once if this isn’t possible. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and blend until thoroughly emulsified. Taste and add additional salt, if desired. Transfer to a serving container and set aside.


    Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette
  • Remove the arils from the pomegranate by slicing off the top and scoring down the sides in between the aril sections with a sharp knife. Carefully pull apart along the score lines and separate the arils from the pith. Place the arils in a small bowl and set them aside.




    Cutting a Pomegranate
  • Pomegranate Arils
  • Coat the avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.
  • Arrange the mixed greens on a large serving platter and top with the red onion, orange sections, avocado, and pomegranate arils. Top with the crumbled goat cheese and pecan halves.


    Assembled Salad
  • Drizzle with some of the orange champagne vinaigrette and serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!

    blank

Notes

*If you cannot source citrus champagne vinegar you can use regular champagne vinegar instead and add some extra lemon juice to the dressing, to taste. Or use a different kind of citrus vinegar, such as balsamic. You may want to add to taste as the kinds of vinegar have different strengths.

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 306mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 32g

Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.

Tried this recipe? Share it!Tag @_ThePurplePumpkinBlog on Instagram with the hashtag #TPPBRecipes!

Make It A Full Meal!

This salad works as an appetizer/starter, a main dish, or a side, but what about the rest of the courses?

Here are additional recipes to make a full meal for a dinner party or special occasion:

There are 500+ Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog for you to enjoy – please feel free to check them out too!

Please Share This Post!