Butter Lettuce Salad with Pomegranate and a Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Ali Segersten (author) Nov 17, 2025
BUTTERLEAF LETTUCE POMEGRANATE HONEYCRISP APPLE PARMESAN SALAD HONEY-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE-2
Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
25 minutes
Servings
4

This butter lettuce salad is a bright, refreshing addition to any fall or winter meal. The tender leaves pair beautifully with bursts of juicy pomegranate, fragrant honeycrisp apples, and a mildly sweet honey-mustard vinaigrette that brings everything into balance. It’s light yet satisfying, easy enough for weeknights, and elegant enough for holiday gatherings. A perfect way to add color and freshness to your holiday table.

Ingredients

Salad

2 small heads butter lettuce
1 small pomegranates arils removed
1 medium honeycrisp apples cored and thinly sliced
½ small red onions thinly sliced
4 ounces parmesan cheese shaved

Dressing

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoons raw honey
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
½ teaspoons sea salt