Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola and Pomegranate Seeds

Salads
Written By Francesca Calvo

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

 

Arugula, also known as garden rocket, is rich in phytochemicals- cancer fighting substances naturally in foods. It gives this salad a sweet, peppery taste. The pomegranate seeds, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, add a sweet, juicy flavor, a slight crunch, and are a perfect addition to salad.

Prep Time: 5min | Cook Time: 5min Total Time: 10min | Yield: 6

Ingredients:

Salad

  • 12 cups Organic Arugula

  • ½ cup Pomegranate Seeds

  • ¼ cup Gorgonzola, crumbled

  • ⅛ cup Roasted Pine Nuts

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar

  • 1Tbsp. Pomegranate Molasses

  • 1 tsp. honey Dijon mustard

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Combine salad ingredients. (Note- if you want to learn how to peel and seed a pomegranate, check out our blogs to watch a 6 second video).

  • Mix dressing and toss into salad mixture.

  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 2 cups

Calories: 132

Total Fat: 7 g

Total Carbohydrate: 14 g

Protein: 7 g

Equivalents: 2 Vegetables, 1 fat, ½ lean protein

Francesca Calvo
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