This gluten free winter spinach salad is made with fresh baby spinach, pomegranate arils, avocado, red onion, and goat cheese. It’s drizzled with a quick balsamic vinaigrette and tossed to perfection.
Why We Love It
I don’t love the freezing temps and low light, but pomegranates? They are one I thing I just LOVE about the winter. And with all the crazy business that December brings, I’ve been really trying to enjoy the little things I love.
Because as usual, I’m running a little behind with things. We haven’t put up the tree, I’ve got more than a few gifts left to buy, and no, I haven’t even thought about Christmas cards yet. But I mean, it’s not that much pressure!
I just have to do all that, plus make every moment of every day magical for the whole family. It shouldn’t be too hard or anything. Ha. Hahaha. That was my nervous laugh, in you couldn’t tell.
Thank goodness I can get my healthy groceries from Walmart with their pickup service, because I honestly would probably be eating a can of sardines for dinner if I hadn’t at least done that.
You can read more about my obsession with Walmart’s online ordering & the Whole30 items I buy at Walmart, if you’d like!
Pomegranate, Spinach and Avocado Salad
I’m not worrying about it too much though, and instead I’m focusing on the little things, like enjoying all the seasonal flavors that help make the days a little brighter. And because I LOVE pomegranate, I’m eating them all the time, pretty much every day.
I really love the bright pop pomegranate gives to dishes, especially seasonal salads like this one. It works so nicely with the spinach and avocado salad especially.
Even though salads might feel like summer to some, I think the right winter-y flavors in your salad can make chilly nights feel so cozy! Check out my Broccoli & Bacon Salad or my Grilled Chicken & Roasted Grape salad, too!
How to Cut a Pomegranate: Watch the video!
You can whip up this fabulous Pomegranate, Spinach and Avocado salad in a snap! And pomegranate pairs so beautifully with some of the other amazing winter flavors I love – avocado, spinach, red onion, and goat cheese.
Most importantly, it’s served with a super simple balsamic dressing, which is basically my go-to dressing for everything. Keep this dressing recipe in your back pocket, k?
👉 If you’re making this in advance: Remember not to cut the avocado or dress the salad until just before serving!
I really think this would be a perfect salad for a holiday party or get-together, or just for a casual dinner at home. What do you think, would you make this for your family?
More Healthy Holiday Favorites
- Prosciutto Wrapped Pears
- Cranberry Horseradish Brie Bites
- Holiday Cranberry Mocktail
- Acorn Squash with Maple-Almond Butter Drizzle
If you make this salad at home, I’d love to hear about your experience with it!
Please leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @cookathomemom!
Pomegranate & Avocado Winter Salad
Ingredients
Winter Salad
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups baby kale
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
Make the Salad Dressing
- Whisk all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Salad
- De-seed the pomegranate and thinly slice the onion.
- Add greens, pomegranate, goat cheese, red onion, and avocado to a large bowl.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette, gently toss, and serve immediately.
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