Pomegranate For Feta Salad

Asked by ranocchiettaromana. Answered on 19th July 2021

Full question

I want to make the Feta and Avocado Salad, but it is summer and I can’t find a pomegranate. Can you suggest a substitute? Thanks!

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Feta And Avocado Salad With Red Onions, Pomegranate And Nigella Seeds

By Nigella

Our answer

Nigella's Feta And Avocado Salad With Red Onions, Pomegranate and Nigella Seeds (from SIMPLY NIGELLA) has chunks of salty feta that are offset with creamy avocado and quick-pickled red onion. A scattering of pomegranate seeds is added for some sweet-sharp bursts.

If you can't get pomegranate seeds then we would prefer just to eat the salad without them as there isn't really a good substitute that will go well with the other ingredients. The salad will still have the tang from the pickled onions to provide contrast with the feta and avocado.