Top Pomegranate Recipes for the Holidays
Looking to up the ante at your next holiday party or gathering? Pomegranates are a great way to bring festive aesthetics and bold flavours to any dish. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mains, freshen up your sides, or put some sparkle in your desserts and drinks, these pomegranate recipes have you covered. Check out our list of recipes that are sure to bring bright flavours, festive colours and dishes that will have everyone at your table asking for seconds.
1. Pomegranate & Gingersnap-Spiced Yogurt Parfaits
Who says holiday desserts have to be complicated? This show-stopping dessert uses creamy spiced yogurt, ginger snaps, and pomegranate seeds to pack a lot of flavour in one small serving glass.
2. Warm Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
Ready to create the easiest side salad that everyone at your table will love to look at and eat? Easily roasted brussel sprouts are tossed with crunchy nuts, tart pomegranates and sharp feta for festive freshness in every bite.
3. Pomegranate-Glazed Ham with Sprouts
Put a fiery pomegranate twist on a holiday staple. Your classic roast ham gets easily elevated with a shiny glaze made from pomegranates and red pepper jelly. Served with brussel sprouts prepared in the skillet will make this roast platter a yearly tradition.
4. Lebanese-Inspired Carrot & Cabbage Slaw
Look like a dinner-party hero without even breaking a sweat. This easy slaw comes together in no-time and combines a world of flavours. Crisp vegetables, tangy citrus, warm spices and of course crunchy pomegranates make for a side dish that is sure to dazzle amongst the others. Pairs well with roasts and adds a pop of colour and texture to vegetarian plates.
5. Pomegranate, Grapefruit & Mint Salad
Salads don’t get much easier or tastier than this. Ruby red grapefruit and pomegranates plus bright green mint make for an appealing salad that’ll tantalize all the senses.
6. New Fashioned/Chai Fashioned
The perfect meal calls for the perfect after-dinner-cocktail (or mocktail). This new take on an old fashion uses chilled chai tea and pomegranate juice for the perfect blend of spicy and sweet. The perfect way to wrap up a party and have your guests wanting an invite to next year’s.