Pomegranate Dressing (2024)

Zesty, sweet, and perfectly balanced, this pomegranate dressing is the easy upgrade your salads and roasted veggies have been waiting for!

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This pomegranate dressing is a burst of sweet, tangy, and savoury goodness, all thanks to the magic combo of pomegranate molasses, honey, and fresh lemon juice. The olive oil adds a rich smoothness, while garlic brings a little bite.

Pomegranate molasses is packed with antioxidants, while the olive oil provides healthy fats. This dressing offers a lower-sugar alternative to many store-bought versions and is naturally gluten-free!

It’s super versatile and the best part is that it comes together in just a few minutes. Unlike your average dressing, this one has a unique tartness from pomegranate molasses—a must-try for anyone bored with store-bought dressings!

I always make this pomegranate dressing for this Persian salad and I love drizzling it over roasted veggies. It also happens to be an excellent marinade for chicken or pork chops!

👩‍🍳 For more delicious and healthy condiments, try my avocado salad dressing, healthy yogurt ranch dressing, romesco sauce (red pepper sauce) or these sugar-free salad dressings.

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need for this pomegranate dressing. Find the full measurements in therecipe card below.

• Pomegranate molasses (acidity and sweetness), lemon juice (adds a more citrusy acid profile) and honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option).
• Olive oil (substitute with avocado oil for a milder taste).
• Salt, pepper and garlic for extra flavours.
• About Pomegranate Molasses: This is a thick, tangy syrup made from reduced pomegranate juice. If you can’t find it, a mix of balsamic vinegar and a little honey or cranberry juice concentrate will give a similar flavour. This is the one I usually get.

How To Make Pomegranate Dressing

Find the full recipe and nutritional information below. Here are some handy step-by-step photos.

• Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.

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Recipe Tips

• Swap honey for maple syrup if you want to make a vegan-friendly version.
• A teaspoon of Dijon mustard adds a nice bite and helps emulsify the dressing even more.
• Add a dash of cumin or smoked paprika for a slight smoky flavour.
• If it’s too thick, thin it out with a teaspoon of water or extra lemon juice.

What Goes With Pomegranate Dressing:

This dressing is perfect on leafy salads with arugula, spinach, or kale, but it also shines on roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts, carrots, or sweet potatoes. It’s a must-try on something like my Persian salad and it’s a fantastic drizzle over grilled chicken or say my quinoa falafel.

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