Fresh Berry Green Salad with Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Dressing Recipe

Last week I brought this Fresh Berry Green Salad with Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing to a ladies’ church luncheon. The event, held every year just before Christmas, is always a warm, festive time to reconnect with friends. I like to contribute a salad that looks celebratory and tastes fresh, reflecting the joy of the season.

I recently bought a box of Meyer lemons at Costco and wanted to use them in several dishes. Meyer lemons have a fragrant aroma, bright yellow skin, and a sweeter, less tart juice than regular lemons. Their thin rind is also edible, which makes them great for both juice and slices in salads.

With a fruity green salad in mind, I created a pomegranate-based dressing brightened with Meyer lemon juice. A little honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option) balances the acidity, producing a dressing that is vibrant, juicy, and light. I also added thin slices of Meyer lemon to the salad for color and a sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds for a pleasant crunch.

The salad was well received at the luncheon. A few guests were avoiding dairy, so this antioxidant-rich, dairy-free salad was a welcome option. With generous amounts of blueberries, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, and toasted almonds atop mixed baby greens, the salad looked festive and satisfying without being heavy.

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Fresh Berry Green Salad with Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing

• 1/2
  cup
  pomegranate juice
• 1
  Meyer lemon
  juiced, seeds removed
• 1
  tablespoon
  honey or maple syrup
  for vegans
• 1/4
  cup
  light olive oil
• salt and pepper
  to taste

Fresh Berry Green Salad

• 8
  large handfuls of mixed baby greens
• 1
  Meyer lemon
  seeded, thinly sliced, then quartered
• 1/2
  cup
  pomegranate seeds
• 1
  box blueberries
• 1
  box raspberries
• 1
  cup
  sliced almonds
  toasted

Instructions

Pomegranate Meyer Lemon Salad Dressing

1. Whisk together the pomegranate juice, Meyer lemon juice (seeds removed), honey or maple syrup, light olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
2. Fresh Berry Green Salad
3. Toss the mixed baby greens with pomegranate seeds, blueberries, raspberries, toasted sliced almonds, and the thinly sliced Meyer lemon pieces.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just enough to dress lightly, toss gently, and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.