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.
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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