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    Pomegranate Apple Salad

    Home » Recipes » Salads » Pomegranate Apple Salad

    Published: Nov 18, 2024 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Learn how to make Apple Pomegranate Salad, a family-favorite pomegranate fruit salad recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    Fruit Salad with Apples and Pomegranates - Perfect fruit salad recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

    Do you have a go-to fruit salad that you like to make? Apple Pomegranate Salad (also known as Dixieland salad) is my family's favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish! It is so delicious.

    Tangy green apples and pomegranate seeds are complemented by sweet and fluffy whipped cream.

    It is not a holiday at our house without this salad.  

    I make this Apple Pomegranate Salad about once a week when pomegranates are in season! I'm not exaggerating when I tell you I can eat a bowl of this all by myself in one day.

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Thanksgiving or Christmas Fruit Salad

    It's super refreshing and light which I think is why it tastes SO good during the holidays when food is typically heavy. Kids love it too. 

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    Ingredients

    • Granny Smith Apples
    • Pomegranate Seeds (Arils)
    • Frozen Whipped Topping

    How to Make Apple Pomegranate Salad

    • Wash apples thoroughly and chop them into bite-sized cubes.
    • Reserve one cup of cubed apples and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to sprinkle on top.
    • Combine apples and pomegranate seeds in a large serving bowl.
    • Fold the whipped cream in with the fruit until it is thoroughly mixed.
    Dixie Salad or Pomegranate Apple Salad
    • Garnish with a few dollops of whipped topping.
    • Apple pomegranate salad is best served immediately.
    • If you are making it a bit ahead of time, cover tightly and chill the salad in the fridge until it's time to eat. 

    Last time I made it I threw in a handful of mini marshmallows. That was really good too!

    Best Fruit Salad for Thanksgiving or Christmas

    1. It's green and red. Is there a more festive fruit salad out there? I doubt it.
    2. Pomegranates are in season!
    3. The combination of the tart granny smith apples, and pomegranate seeds with sweet whipped cream is just PERFECT.

    Pro Tips

    • You can make this up to 2 hours before serving time. 
    • Save leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 
    • Modify to your preferences. You don't have to be exact with the proportions of this recipe. Just throw it all in and mix the salad.

    How to Prep Ahead of Time

    • Deseed pomegranates up to a week before and refrigerate in an airtight container.
    • Thaw frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator up to a week before.
    • Chop granny smith apples and squeeze some lemon juice into the bowl. Mix until the lemon juice has coated the apples. Drain any extra moisture and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before making the salad.

    I can almost promise that if you try this, you and your family will be making it for years to come! It's that good!

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    Fruit salad made with granny smith apple cubes and pomegranate seeds mixed with cool whip with dollops of cool whip on top.

    Apple Pomegranate Salad Recipe

    This Pomegranate Apple Salad is the perfect fruit salad for Thanksgiving or Christmas! It's light and fresh and wonderful. You will love it! 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

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    Ingredients

    • 4-5 Granny Smith apples cubed
    • Pomegranate seeds from at least 2 pomegranates
    • 1 tub Frozen whipped topping thawed, or use homemade whipped cream

    Instructions

    • Wash apples thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
    • Reserve one cup of cubed apples and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to sprinkle on top.
    • Combine apples and pomegranate seeds in a large serving bowl.
    • Fold the whipped cream in with the fruit until it is thoroughly mixed.
    • Dixie Salad or Pomegranate Apple Salad
    • Garnish with a few dollops of whipped topping.
    • Apple pomegranate salad is best served immediately.
    • If you are making it a bit ahead of time, cover tightly and chill the salad in the fridge until it's time to eat.

    Notes

    • You can make this up to 2 hours before serving time. 
    • Save leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 
    • Modify to your preferences. You don't have to be exact with the proportions of this recipe. Just throw it all in and mix the salad.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!
    Sarah

    This Apple Pomegranate Salad recipe was originally published in November 2012, and has been updated with new photos and more detailed information.

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    1. Erin

      November 11, 2023 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Such a great flavor combination that each ingredient brings! We added mini chocolate chips, which made it even more devine! Next time I will buy pre-seeded pomegranate seeds vs. removing them myself (it took awhile), but the end result was so good! It was a hit with everyone that tried it and will definitely make again... thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sarah

        November 13, 2023 at 10:31 pm

        So glad you liked it, and thank you for that genius idea! I want to try it with chocolate chips now!

        Reply
    2. Sabrina

      November 09, 2018 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I'll definitely be adding this to my holiday spread! Love having lighter options to choose from too!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 11, 2018 at 9:38 pm

        Me too! Thanks Sabrina!

        Reply
    3. Carolyn

      November 09, 2018 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      This is so pretty and festive, I love it!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 11, 2018 at 9:38 pm

        Thank you so much! I love the colors too!

        Reply
    4. LOri

      November 09, 2018 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      such a pretty dish for the holidays! It's a stand-out on the table!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 11, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Thank you so much Lori!

        Reply
    5. Andie Thueson

      November 08, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so pretty! this salad would be a perfect addition to Thanksgiving! pinning for later ❤

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 11, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Thanks Andie! We have it for Thanksgiving every year!

        Reply
    6. Debra skaggs

      April 16, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      a family favorite and so easy!

      Reply
    7. Karen Doornbos

      December 14, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      We make this but add 4oz cream cheese to whipped topping before stirring in fruit. Delish!

      Reply
      • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

        December 14, 2016 at 4:11 pm

        Oooh that sounds super yummy too! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    8. Michelle's Tasty Creations

      November 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      YUM! We love pom seeds here. I will definitely give this a try. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
      Michelle

      Reply
    9. Love and Such

      November 02, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      this looks SO GOOD!!!
      I'm going to have to try it this weekend! Thanks for posting I LOVE pomes!

      -Mikell
      gordongoodlife.blogspot.com

      Reply
    10. Lynnette

      November 02, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      I've been looking for a good recipe for pomegranate's. I've got 5 of them to use. This recipe looks great. Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
    11. Lynnette

      November 02, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      I've been looking for a good recipe for pomegranate's. I've got 5 of them to use. This recipe looks great. Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
    12. Pam from Over the Big Moon

      November 02, 2012 at 5:13 pm

      We make this every year!! So good!

      Reply

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