Beyond its exceptional taste, this salad packs a powerful nutritional punch. Pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, supporting immune health and overall vitality. The lean chicken provides a quality source of protein, essential for maintaining muscle mass and satiety. Meanwhile, the hemp seed dukkah contributes omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are crucial for heart health and brain function. Finished with fresh greens and a light, tangy dressing, this Pomegranate Chicken Salad with Hemp Seed Dukkah is perfect as a main course or as part of a larger spread. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a special meal, this salad is sure to impress with its unique combination of flavours and health benefits.
Vasse Valley ambassador Alessandra Trovato - @alessandra_nutrition has kindly shared the perfect pomegranate and grain salad topped with your choice of chicken or tofu and seasoned with @vassevalley roasted hemp seed dukkah.
A guaranteed flavour explosion that’s also loaded with so many health benefits.
Alessandra says: Perfect for those days that you just can’t seem to decide what you feel like. Also makes a great meal prep recipe - just be sure to add the dressing when ready to serve.
Here is my recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Seeds of 1 pomegranate
- 1/4 cup dry roasted hazelnuts and slivered almonds (mixed)
- 1 handful parsley chopped
- 100g of roasted or grilled chicken breast or 180g tofu
- @vassevalley roasted hemp seed
Dressing: 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
Method
- Cook thinly sliced chicken or tofu and set aside
- Combine all other ingredients in a bowl and mix through dressing
- Serve with chicken or tofu on top of salad and sprinkle with extra dukkah.
Key Ingredient Health Benefits:
- Quinoa is high in fibre for good gut health
- Pomegranate helps to protect your heart
- Hemp seeds are rich in healthy fats and essential fatty acids, they are also a great source of protein + vitamin E, potassium, calcium, iron and zinc to name a few