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Pomegranate Dressing (Pomegranate Vinaigrette)

Last updated on November 14, 2020. Originally published November 14, 2020 66 Comments

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Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect way to dress up winter salads! This pomegranate salad dressing is made in less than 5 minutes with healthy ingredients – including whole pomegranate seeds. It’s paleo, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. 

front view of a jar of pomegranate dressing

To me, salad is a must-have side dish at any and every food-centered gathering. This Pomegranate Vinaigrette is the perfect homemade salad dressing for your winter salads!

It’s packed with fresh pomegranate seeds and a dash of lemon juice, giving it a sweet and tangy flavor! This Pomegranate Vinaigrette is gluten, dairy & refined sugar free! And it’s paleo and vegan,  so it’s perfect for any and every person who will dine at your table this season! Oh, and did I mention that it’s ready in 5 minutes or less!

overhead view of a salad dressed with pomegranate vinaigrette

Pomegranate Dressing: Ingredients & Substituions

This recipe only has a handful of ingredients, but here are a few possible substitutions!

  • Pomegranate seeds. You can use pomegranate juice to make this recipe, and then there would be no blending required. However I love the nutrients added from using whole seeds!
  • Olive oil. Any neutral oil works well in this recipe. I recommend avocado oil or canola oil if you don’t have olive oil.
  • Maple syrup. The maple flavor really adds to the fall/winer taste of this dressing, however you can substitute honey with great results.
  • White balsamic vinegar. Regular balsamic vinegar tastes great in this recipe too, however the color will change if you use a dark balsamic. Apple cider vinegar also tastes great. 
  • Dijon mustard. Substitute your favorite mustard, but please don’t leave it out. The mustard acts as an emulsifier and keeps the dressing from separating!

How to quickly de-seed a pomegranate!

Pomegranates are our favorite winter produce item, we literally buy cases of them at eat them in days. I am well aware that the thing that keeps most people from buying pomegranates is how much work they are to deseed.

Well this video called The Fastest Way to De-Seed a Pomegranate changed my life. I literally can have 6 large pomegranates ready to eat in under 10 minutes thanks to this method! 

overhead view of the ingredients in this Pomegranate Dressing (Pomegranate Vinaigrette) recipe

How to make Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette

This pomegranate dressing recipe is very easy to make Just place the ingredients in the container of your Vitamix (or other high powered blender) and blend until smooth. Using a Vitaimx ensures a silky-smooth dressing.

overhead photo showing how to make Pomegranate Dressing (Pomegranate Vinaigrette)

NOTE: The only thing to note is that it’s important to add the liquid ingredients first, then the rest for easy blending. 

Why should you make homemade salad dressing?

Salad dressing is a condiment that I always make at home because it’s easy and so much healthier than store-bought varieties. You exactly what is in your dressings (and can pronounce all the ingredients).

This Pomegranate Vinaigrette is packed full of nutrition, which adds to the health benefits of enjoying a hearty winter salad rather than negating some of them with processed ingredients. 

overhead photo showing how to make Pomegranate Dressing (Pomegranate Vinaigrette)

Pour Into a Jar/Serving Container

Once you have finished blending the pomegranate salad dressing, transfer it from the blending container to a glass storage or serving container. I love this salad dressing bottle – I use it all the time. But any glass or ceramic vessel works well

Store

If you don’t plan on using the pomegranate dressing right away, or have leftovers, store it in an airtight container with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. 

front view of Pomegranate Dressing being poured into a glass jar

Serve

Serve this pomegranate vinaigrette on top of your favorite salad! Here are some suggestions: 

  • Try it on this burrata salad. 
  • For the perfect winter salad use this pomegranate dressing on this Brussel Sprout Salad. 
  • Make your own homemade croutons to dress up whatever salad you make! Also try these cornbread croutons. 
  • For another use of pomegranates, this beet and pomegranate smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse. 

overhead view of a salad dressing with Pomegranate Dressing (Pomegranate Vinaigrette)

 

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Pomegranate Dressing

Pomegranate Dressing (Pomegranate Vinaigrette)

Laura
Homemade Pomegranate Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect way to dress up winter salads! This pomegranate salad dressing is made in less than 5 minutes with healthy ingredients - including whole pomegranate seeds. It's paleo, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. 
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course condiment, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1 1/2 cups dressing
Calories 53.7 kcal

Equipment

  • Vitamix blender
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • spatula
  • Salad Dressing Bottle

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 TBS lemon juice
  • 1 TBS white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender).
  • Blend on low speed and gradually increase to high.
  • Continue blending on high for 30-60 seconds or until your dressing is smooth and all pomegranate seeds have been blended.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1TBSCalories: 53.7kcalCarbohydrates: 3.5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 4.7gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.3gSodium: 5.8mgPotassium: 16.6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3.3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword healthy homemade salad dressing, pomegranate recipe, pomegranate vinaigrette
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Comments

  1. Amanda

    November 21, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh!!! Seriously the best dressing ever! I just made a batch to put in the fridge for Thanksgiving, and I literally drank what didn’t fit in my jar. It’s that good.
    So. Ridiculously. Good. Thank you Laura for another AMAZING recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura

      November 21, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      Thank you Amanda!!!! I’m so glad you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  2. Carrie

    November 16, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    How much pomegranate juice should I use if I am substituting that for the pomegranate seeds? Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Ruthie

    January 9, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been buying pomegranate dressing for almost $4 a small jar and decided to give this recipe a try . I used the Pom Pom juice but ended up adding a handful of pomegranate seeds.as well. This recipe is delicious and I’m thankful I don’t have to buy a jar from the store every week anymore.
    I bought a bunch of pomegranates from Costco and seeded them and froze the seeds so I could have them in my salads all year long.
    Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe .

    Reply
  4. Debbie

    December 16, 2019 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic, my new winter fave! How long will it keep in the fridge? It goes quickly here but thinking how far in advance I can make it? Perfect dressing!!

    Reply
  5. Rebecca Johnston

    November 3, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    I’m really sensitive to acidic salad dressings, but this one couldn’t be more perfect! It had the right balance of sweetness and complimented my arugula and beet salad perfectly!! Thank you for staring this incredible recipe! Definitely a keeper in my book.

    Reply
  6. Sofia Mosquera

    August 27, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    No wonder,….DELICIOUS..!!

    Reply
  7. Veronica

    August 3, 2019 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    This pomegranate vinaigrette really enhances the flavor of the salad, it’s absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Laura

      August 3, 2019 at 7:05 am

      Thank you Veronica! So glad you love it!

      Reply
  8. taylor johnson @tayloright

    April 26, 2019 at 8:12 am

    This pomegranate vinaigrette dressing looks so divine! Thank you for sharing Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura

      April 26, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you Taylor!

      Reply
  9. Gene Eliades

    March 24, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    Excellence recipe. I loosely followed the quantities as I like to follow my instinct and the only substitute was- instead of maple syrup, some almond flavored sugar substitute my wife uses in her coffee, maybe half of tsp. I wish I took a picture of the salad I made but there is nothing left of it. Wild greens, red pepper, mixed cherry tomatoes, feta, a bit of cucumber, almonds and pecans, crushed….
    The beef roast turned out very good and the wild mushroom risotto was as lovely as usual but it was the salad with pomegranate dressing that stole the show.
    From Canada with love!

    Reply
  10. Jessica @FitnessEquipmentsLab

    February 27, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura, The pomegranate vinaigrette look perfect. the color is beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  11. Raina

    November 24, 2018 at 11:02 am

    I want to keep this color but don’t have white balsamic. Have you tried substituting white vinegar for the white balsamic? Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Sonja

    October 31, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I have 2 pomegranates sitting in my fridge now, will this equal 3/4 cup seeds?? Also, how long will this keep in the fridge? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura

      November 1, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      Hey Sonja! That will probably be a little more than 3/4 cup seeds, although that depends on the size of your pomegranates and they vary quite a bit in that department! It should keep for up to a week!

      Reply
  13. Kelly

    October 25, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Could this dressing be preserved by canning? If so, how? Also, what is the equivalent of Pom juice to the 3/4 cup of seeds? Thanks

    Reply
    • Laura

      October 27, 2018 at 8:12 am

      Hey Kelly! I am not familiar with the canning process, as that hasn’t been something I have explored in my culinary adventures yet! 🙂 I would use 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice for the 3/4 cup of seeds!

      Reply
  14. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires

    October 1, 2018 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    Oh my! This pomegranate vinaigrette was delicious – and so easy to make! Will have to try this for my family. Thanks so much!

    Reply
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