Chopped Apple Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette Vegan and Gluten-Free

The best Chopped Apple Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette Vegan and Gluten-Free recipe

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Vegan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 326kcal

Cost $

For the Pomegranate Molasses:
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Vinaigrette:
¼ cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and pepper to taste
For the Chopped Salad:
1 cup green beans cut into bite-sized pieces (quickly blanched and cooled)
½ cup cucumber peeled and chopped
½ cup cooked beets chopped (roast on own or buy pre-cooked and refrigerated such as "Love Beets")
1 apple chopped
¼ cup purple cabbage finely chopped
½ cup shelled edamame steamed and cooled
1 head romaine lettuce chopped
½ cup white cheddar cheese cubed

To make the Pomegranate Molasses:
Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat until reduced to a fourth, stirring occasionally. (~1/4 cup should be remaining)
To make Vinaigrette:
Combine pomegranate molasses, apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.
To make Salad:
Add all ingredients into a large bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette.
Enjoy :)