Pomegranate Salsa

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Who doesn’t love making a recipe that’s not only healthy for you, but, it’s super quick to make?! This Pomegranate Salsa recipe is packed full of flavor and a great way to snack healthy!

Pomegranate Salsa with ingredients in the background

It seems that pomegranates have become popular over the last few years. If you are unfamiliar with eating pomegranate arils they taste a bit like a cranberry. They are fairly tart and also have a sweetness to them. We have put together a few tips and tricks for you when it comes to pomegranates:

We hope that you find the links above helpful!

Quick Pomegranate Fact: Did you know that pomegranates are 80% produced in the state of California and are in season from October until January?

What Makes this Pomegranate Salsa Easy To Make

Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils are bought in a container so there’s no need to hassle with the entire pomegranate! Simply adding in the arils makes this Pomegranate Salsa recipe that much easier to make!

How do I make the Pomegranate Salsa Spicier?

If you enjoy heat in salsa, keep the ribs and seeds on the jalapeรฑo when you are dicing it.. The heat of a jalapeรฑo comes from the white rib and the seeds!

Recipe Ingredients: Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime, salt, honey and olive oil

Ingredients Needed to Make Pomegranate Salsa

  • 2 containers of 8 oz. Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils
  • 1 jalapeรฑo, diced (ribs + seeds removed)
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • โ…“ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • ยผ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp of kosher salt
  • 1 juice of a lime
  • 2 tbsp honey

How to Make Pomegranate Salsa

Juice mixture with lime and salt

In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, salt, and olive oil.

Pomegranate Salsa base with juice mixture and Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils

After that, in a large bowl place the Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils, red onion, cilantro and jalapeรฑo.

Pouring juice mixture over pomegranate salsa base.

Pour the lime mixture over the pomegranate mixture and stir until coated.

Serve and enjoy!

Pomegranate Salsa in a white bowl

How to Serve this Pomegranate Salsa Recipe

One of our favorite ways to serve this beautiful Pomegranate Salsa recipe is with tortilla chips. However, it can also be served with pita chips or pretzel thins. And if you have the time, homemade tortilla chips warm out of the oven are a wonderful thing for your taste buds! You can also use it as a topping for meats or tacos. The possibilities are endless.

How to Store Pomegranate Salsa

If you have any leftover Pomegranate Salsa, it can be stored in a glass container with an air-tight lid. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Check out these other recipes using Pomegranates

Why We Love Using Juicy Gems

First and foremost, we love the ease and simplicity of using Juicy Gems. As busy moms, we love products that can help save us time in the kitchen. Juicy Gems are all-natural, no sugar added โ€“ just 100% fruit. Plus, we love that they are available year-round. Pomegranate arils are packed full of vitamins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that are essential in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. They are a great addition to various recipes. Find Juicy Gems near you.

5 from 2 votes

Pomegranate Salsa

Who doesn't love making a recipe that's not only healthy for you, but, it's super quick to make?! This Pomegranate Salsa recipe is packed full of flavor and a great way to snack healthy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings6 people

Ingredients 

  • 2 8 oz. containers of Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils
  • 1 jalapeno diced (ribs + seeds removed)
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • โ…“ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ยผ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 juice of a lime
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, salt, and olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, place the Juicy Gems Pomegranate Arils, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno.
  • Pour the lime mixture over the pomegranate mixture and stir until coated.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If you enjoy heat in salsa, keep the ribs and seeds on the jalapeno when you are dicing the jalapeno. The heat of a jalapeno comes from the white rib and the seeds!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 111
Keyword: arils, pomegranate, salsa
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Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe. Connect with Lori on LinkedIn.

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