Beet & Pomegranate Salad
This beet & pomegranate salad post is sponsored by Love Beets, but all opinions are my own.
This beet & pomegranate salad is festive and bursting with flavor to help bring back some life to the holidays this year. Uniquely sweetened with the help of some beets and pomegranate seeds, as well as tangy and smoky thanks to the seasonings and dressing. Ready to dive in?
Why this salad is amazing
- The perfect side to have at your holiday table that looks festive and bright!
- It has an amazing set of textures coming from the shaved brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, and the creamy dressing.Â
- The balance of sweet, tang, and smoky notes all in one bite.Â
- Includes simple ingredients like the Love Beets that don’t need much prepping, so this comes together really quick!
Key Ingredients
- Brussel Sprouts: You can buy them shaved, if not, slice your brussel sprouts thin or shred them using the shredding attachment for your food processor
- Beets: To make this salad come together fast, we are using these nifty pre-cooked beets from Love Beets (easily found at your local Target!)
- Pomegranate Seeds: For a little crunch and sweet while keeping our colors festiveÂ
- Nutritional Yeast: For some much needed umami
- Lemon Juice: For the dressing and to help soften the greens
- Smoked Paprika: To help add a little smokinessÂ
- Tahini: The main fat in our dressing
- Ginger: Gives this dressing a little extra zing
How to Make this Beet & Pomegranate Salad
- In a large mixing bowl add in the shaved brussel sprouts, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, basil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and zest.Â
- To the bowl, squeeze in the lemon juice and with your hands, gently massage the seasonings and lemon juice into the brussel sprouts.
- Now add in your diced Love Beets, pomegranate seeds, scallions, and pecan pieces and toss to combine.Â
- In a separate bowl, add in tahini, lemon juice, ginger powder, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast and mix together to combine into a thick paste then stir in water to thin out as desired.
- When ready to enjoy salad, pour dressing overtop and toss greens to coat very well.Â
Tips for making this salad
- If you can’t find shaved brussel sprouts, you can take regular brussel sprouts and slice them thin or place them in a food processor using the shredding attachment. If you are using medium sized brussel sprouts, you will need about 10-15 for this salad. Size may vary, so add enough to your liking.
- I adore using beets, but really don’t like the mess of cooking them, so I really love the convenience of pre-cooked and peeled beets from Love Beets. They recently launched at more Target stores but can also be found at Whole Foods, Kroger, Sprouts and more! Check out their store locator to find them near you!Â
- Reserve adding your dressing if you plan to prep this salad in advance or for the week. Just store dressing in a separate container and when ready to eat your salad, just toss your greens with the dressing and enjoy. This will help prevent your salad from getting soggy.
- Feel free to change out the fruit being used. You can always opt for other berries, dried fruit or even sliced apple to help add a little sweetness to the salad.
- If you are not a fan of smoky flavors, feel free to leave out the smoked paprika. You can always play up more of the ginger flavors if you prefer. Â
- This salad is easy to build up into a full meal! Just add your favorite starch and protein and you’re set. Personally, I love this with quinoa and some crispy chickpeas. But this also goes great with tempeh or tofu along with roast sweet potato or squash. Â
- Store salad and dressing separately in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge.Â
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Beet & Pomegranate Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
Description
This sweet and smoky beet & pomegranate salad is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a quick side this holiday season.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups shaved brussel sprouts
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 4 Love Beets cooked beets (diced)
- 2 scallions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Ginger Tahini Dressing
- 3 tbsp tahini
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 4–5 tbsp water
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add in the shaved brussel sprouts, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, basil, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and zest.
- To the bowl, squeeze in the lemon juice and with your hands, gently massage the seasonings and lemon juice into the brussel sprouts.
- Now add in your diced Love Beets, pomegranate seeds, scallions and pecan pieces and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add in tahini, lemon juice, ginger powder, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast and mix together to combine into a thick paste.
- Slowly add in water 1 tablespoon at a time and make sure to mix well until desired dressing consistency is achieved.
- Pour dressing overtop your salad and toss to coat very well.
Notes
Feel free to use other fresh or dried fruit in place of the pomegranate as desired.Â
To make into a full meal, add in some lean protein (like roasted chickpeas) and starch (cooked quinoa).Â
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★ Catherine
