Pomegranates - A Seasonal Fruit

As fall comes around, we usually focus on the season's vegetables, but the fall fruits are just as delicious and nutritious. Pomegranates are not only a beautiful fruit, they are also high in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, which are credited with helping in the prevention of cancer and heart disease. Arugula Salad with Pomegranate and Toasted Pecans is a low-calorie, low-carb salad that also provides good fats from the pecans and olive oil.

A nutritional profile of this recipe is available, and it was analyzed using 4 tablespoons of olive oil. This salad makes a great dish for Thanksgiving, so don't forget to save it to your Nutrition Data Pantry. For more recipes and ideas on how to use pomegranate go to seasonal cooking on Epicurious.com