Kosher Rosh Hashanah Arugula & Pomegranate Salad Recipe

Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 crisp apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
• ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted (kosher)
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (kosher)
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Make the dressing:

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

2. Assemble salad:

In a large bowl, combine arugula, pomegranate seeds, apple slices, and nuts.

3. Dress and serve:

Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Biblical Inspiration

Pomegranate: “Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates with all choicest fruits.” – Song of Solomon 4:13

Apples & honey: Symbolize a sweet new year – a beloved Rosh Hashanah tradition (Numbers 6:24-26 for blessings and favor)

Arugula/greens: Represent life, renewal, and health in God’s creation