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Tomato Pomegranate Salad with Black Lime Onions

Refreshing Tomato Pomegranate Salad with Black Lime Onions

This Tomato Pomegranate Salad with Black Lime Onions is a vibrant, no-cook dish perfect for summer, combining juicy tomatoes, tart pomegranate arils, and marinated onions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Tomatoes variety of types
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Basil Leaves torn
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses substitute with vino cotto if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Black Lime Onions
  • 1 small Baby Red Onion or regular red onion
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Lime or substitute with sumac
Optional Finishing Touches
  • 1 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • mandolin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare Black Lime Onions. Thinly slice the baby red onion and place it in a bowl. Add ground black lime and red wine vinegar, and massage the onion for about 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Make Dressing. Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, remaining red wine vinegar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Prep Tomatoes. Wash and slice large tomatoes and halve cherry tomatoes. Combine in a bowl with torn basil leaves and half the pomegranate seeds.
  4. Step 4: Assemble Salad. Arrange the large tomato slices on a platter, add the small tomato mixture in the center, top with marinated onions, and scatter the remaining pomegranate seeds.
  5. Step 5: Serve. Season with flaked sea salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, keeping black lime onions separate for crunch.

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