Pomegranate Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What pairs well with pomegranate? ›

Pomegranates have a bright, sweet-tart flavor that can be incorporated into all kinds of meals. We love putting the seeds in a salad of Persimmons, Pomegranate, and Purslane with Pepitas; the juice pairs well with cherries and chile for a spicy glaze to top Black Forest Mousse Cake.

While pomegranates are not toxic to dogs, they can still make dogs sick. Small quantities of raw pomegranate are not dangerous for your dog, but eating a whole pomegranate can cause stomach upset or gastrointestinal distress. Safer fruits to offer your pet include blackberries, cantaloupe, and blueberries.

How to store: Pomegranates should be refrigerated; they'll last at least three to four weeks. Once they've been seeded, the seeds also can be frozen in a tightly sealed bag.

Try sprinkling pomegranate seeds over spreads of creamy goat cheese or ricotta, or look to match the fruit with mature blue cheese, soft Camembert, or melted brie.

Pomegranate can significantly improve hot flashes severity and menopause symptoms and decrease FSH. It significantly improves high-density lipoprotein but not low-density lipoprotein, body mass index, and weight.

The seeds are quite crunchy and the texture may seem unusual at first. You'll want to make sure you're chewing the seeds and not swallowing them whole. You can try enjoying the seeds in a salad, on yogurt, or over ice cream for a sweet treat with some health benefits—and a nice little crunch.

Can you eat pomegranate seeds? Pomegranate seeds are safe to eat and are a good source of many vitamins and nutrients. People may also refer to pomegranate seeds as arils. The white flesh surrounding these seeds is technically edible but is bitter, and most people avoid it.

Pomegranates should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Whole fruit can be refrigerated and will keep as long as 2 months. Fresh seeds or juice will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Pomegranate arils can be frozen for later use.

“Pomegranate seeds which start to go bad smell and taste like Nail polish remover because of the yeast eating up the sugar. I doubt they would add nail polish for color, that's not at all a cost-effective way to color large amounts of pomegranate,” an Instagram user explained.

Do you swallow pomegranate seeds or spit them out? ›

Inside each aril is a small seed. It's OK to eat the arils as a whole or stick with the juice and spit out the seeds. But don't eat the rind and white areas, called membranes, around the arils. Half of a cup of arils has 72 calories, 16 grams of carbohydrates and three grams of fiber.

This helps soften the pith and helps the seeds release a little easier. After the pomegranate has soaked for the allotted time, get your hands in there (two hands if you aren't trying to take pictures of the process) and start pulling apart the sections that you scored earlier.

You can fill the bowl halfway with water, so the seeds to sink to the bottom while pieces of the pith float to the top. This makes it easier to separate the seeds. Rinse and strain the seeds to remove any unwanted pith remnants. Now, the arils are ready to enjoy.

Yes, you can eat pomegranate and apples together. Eating these two fruits together can provide a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and potassium. Apples are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

Yes, you can eat banana and pomegranate together. They make a nutritious and tasty snack or breakfast. Both fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, so eating them together can provide a good nutrient boost.

The sweet and tangy combo of pineapple and pomegranate with a kick of ginger - truly a match made in juice heaven. But it's not just delicious. This juice packs a punch of health benefits, too!

Over a bowl of water, use your fingers to remove the seeds from the white part of the fruit. Skim out the white pith with a slotted spoon. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out your seeds into a clean bowl. Enjoy!