Vertical overhead picture of Harvest Apple Arugula Salad in a wooden bowl with serving utensils

13 Delicious Pomegrante Recipes, Seasonal Jewels to Brighten Your Holiday Meals

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on December 1, 2023

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 Here are some of our pomegranate recipes to pizzazz up your culinary world. Pomegranates are beautiful little jewels that add a gorgeous touch to salads, appetizers, sides and more!

Did you catch our post about how to remove pomegranate seeds? Once you know this easy trick, you'll want to use the seeds in all kinds of recipes! We've rounded up some of our favorites today.

Horizontal photo of a wood bowl filled with Harvest Apple Salad.

Pomegranate seeds make the perfect sweet crunch for salads, go great with creamy cheeses for appetizers, and are delicious in desserts as well.

Horizontal photo of pomegranates and pomegranate arils on a wood cutting board.

Try one of these recipes today, we think you'll love them! And for a quick video tutorial check on how to remove the seeds quickly and without a mess, check out the video below. For a more detailed step-by-step tutorial check out our The Easy Way to Remove Pomegranate Seeds post.

Let's celebrate the season and enjoy these beautiful "jewels of winter"!

Vertical photo of a Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad in a white serving bowl on a wood table.

This delicious Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad is loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients. The simple, vibrant lemon dressing ties it all together.

 

Vertical extreme closeup photo of a batch of Honey-Glazed (Stovetop) Carrots garnished with herbs and pomegranate arils.

These Honey-Glazed (Stovetop) Carrots with fresh herbs can be prepped ahead and then quickly finished before serving. They're so delicious, they disappear like candy! That's a warning to make plenty!

 

Vertical closeup photo of a Clementine Avocado Salad in a blue and white patterned serving bowl.

Fresh, healthy and loaded with fabulous flavor, this Clementine Avocado Spinach Salad is a delicious way to celebrate the season!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Harvest Apple Arugula Salad in a wooden bowl with serving utensils

This Harvest Apple Arugula Salad is loaded with fresh, delicious autumn-inspired ingredients. The Pomegranate Ginger dressing is AMAZING!

 

A vertical closeup photo of an Arugula Orange Salad with Lemon Ginger Salad Dressing.

This bright, fresh Arugula Orange Salad with Lemon Ginger Dressing is loaded with delicious seasonal produce - perfect to chase away the winter blues!

 

Closeup vertical photo of an Easy Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce in an etched glass bowl on a wood table.

This Easy Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce; with ginger, lemongrass and pomegranates, has a super fresh, vibrant flavor. It takes less than 15 minutes to make!

Vertical extreme closeup photo of a Caramelized Pear Arugula Salad.

This Caramelized Pear Arugula Salad is a show-stopper with fresh greens, pan-roasted pears, ruby red pomegranates, thin slivers of sweet white onions and butter-roasted pecans. The delicious honey cider dressing ties it all together.

Closeup vertical photo of a Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad in a black serving bowl on a wood table.

This colorful and delicious Pomegranate Parsley Couscous Salad is super easy to prepare and it's the perfect healthy side dish for everyday or special occasions!

 

Vertical photo of a Pomegranate, Parsley and Pecan Cheeseball with crackers.

This Pomegranate, Parsley and Pecan Cheeseball is light, fresh and delicious. It's gorgeous too and tends to make jaws drop!

 

Vertical photo of Arugula, Pom and Pear Salad with Poppyseed Apple Cider Dressing in a glass cruet in the background.

This Arugula, Pomegranate and Pear Salad is perfect for fall with pears, poms, red grapes and a delicious poppy seed apple cider dressing.

 

Vertical photo of a batch of Raspberry Pomegranate Swirl Cupcakes in decorative red and white cupcake liners.

Amazingly tender, melt-in-your-mouth Raspberry Pomegranate Swirl Cupcakes with a fun little swirl of raspberry pomegranate syrup hidden inside! And there's an all butter icing that's super creamy with a delicious hint of raspberry and pomegranate flavors on top!

 

Vertical photo of Cranberry Pomegranate Bruschetta lined up on a slate platter.

This bright, fresh healthy Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta makes a delightful appetizer, but there are tons of other delicious ways to use the topping - check it out!

 

Vertical photo of a Cranberry Clementine Arugula Salad in a white marble serving bowl with a small glass cruet of dressing in the background.

So there you have it, our favorite pomegranate recipes! Pick a few to spice up your every day and entertaining meals!

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