Zesty Pomegranate Salad Recipe with Tomatoes and Zaatar
This zesty pomegranate salad recipe with tomatoes and zaatar (za'atar) spice blend is a delicious oil-free salad that's easy to make in 20 minutes or less.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 fresh pomegranate
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half, 2 pints
- 1 medium bell pepper red, yellow, orange, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion cut in half and thinly sliced into half-moons
- ⅓ cup basil leaves chopped or torn into small pieces
- ⅓ cup mint leaves chopped or torn into small pieces
- 2 teaspoon zaatar see recipe below
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt optional
Zaatar spice blend
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Mix the sesame seeds, cumin, sumac, coriander, thyme, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Combine the pomegranate seeds, tomatoes, yellow pepper, and red onion in a medium bowl.
- Add the basil and mint and mix everything well.
- Add the zaatar and lemon juice. Mix everything and taste. Add a bit of salt if desired.
- You can serve this salad immediately or put in the refrigerator and serve it later.
Notes
- Although this recipe includes homemade zaatar seasoning, you can find it in large supermarkets or shops with Middle Eastern foods.
- Make this salad several hours ahead and let the flavor merge while you prepare other dishes. A great strategy for holiday meals!
- Store pomegranate salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Toss it before reserving.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1357IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg