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    Home » Recipes

    Pear, Pomegranate, & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

    October 22, 2015 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

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    This recipe for a pear, pomegranate, & walnut salad is easy to make and is paired with a tasty a pomegranate vinaigrette recipe that completes the dish.

    I'm bringing a salad to a family dinner, so I thought I'd make a delicious seasonal fruit and nut salad.

    The recipe for this pear, pomegranate, & walnut salad is an easy and one that can be adapted to your personal taste.

    I've dressed it with a pomegranate vinaigrette and served it with Gorgonzola cheese on the side.

    Pear, pomegranate salad ingredients

    Pears are seasonal and the freshest in my area, this time of year.

    And the pomegranates have recently returned for their short annual visit to the grocery store.

     

    Open pomegranate

    I love eating pomegranates.

    Yes, they take time to pick each little gem, but they make a great snack that's healthy and low cal, rich vitamin C and the ever important antioxidants.

    They are great for curbing your evening sweet tooth and add a bit of tang and crunch to the salad.

     

    Since many of the flavors are sweet in this salad, I chose a spring mix and peppery arugula to balance the flavors. I also like pairing these flavors with the strong but creamy taste of Gorgonzola cheese.

    However, many do not like any type of blue cheese, so just serve it on the side. I think feta and goat cheese would be great too.

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    P.S. Some of my other favorite salad recipes include this Middle Eastern Bread Salad and this fun Seven Layer Salad. You can find these and much more on my Recipes Page.

     

    Pear, Pomegranate Salad

     

    Pear, Pomegranate, & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

    This recipe for a pear, pomegranate, & walnut salad is easy to make and is paired with a tasty a pomegranate vinaigrette recipe that completes the dish.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Salad Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 457 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Salad

    • Salad
    • 10 oz container spring mix greens
    • 3 oz . Arugula
    • 2 ripe pears
    • seeds of 1 medium pomegranate approx. 1 cup
    • 1 cup walnut pieces
    • 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese optional

    Pomegranate Vinaigrette

    • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Toast walnuts in a non-stick pan for about 3-4 minutes. Set aside
    • Wash and dry greens
    • Remove seeds from pomegranate
    • Cut pears into very thin slices
    • Place greens, walnuts, pomegranate seeds and pears in a large serving bowl and toss together.
    • Make vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a jar with a covered lid and shake well. Pour half over the salad and toss. Continue adding just enough to dress the salad as you desire.

    Notes

    If you are taking this to a party. Prepare everything ahead except the pears. Place the greens in the serving bowl, and bring the other ingredients in baggies.Just before you are ready to serve, slice pears and toss everything together. Add vinaigrette or serve on the side.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 369mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Lidia

      October 27, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      I,m getting ready to make your Pear, Pomegranate and Walnut Salad. I'm looking forward to tasting it. Thank you.

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      • Patti

        October 28, 2015 at 1:56 pm

        Hi Lidia,

        It was a big hit at the party so I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
        Have a great week,
        Patti

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