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Arugula, Pomegranate and Pear Salad
This Arugula, Pomegranate and Pear Salad is perfect for fall with pears, poms, red grapes and a delicious poppy seed apple cider dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Salad
Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula
- 1 medium red pear seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 cup red grapes sliced
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- ½ cup pomegranate arils or seeds
- ½ cup Sweet and Spicy Maple Pecans
- Poppy Seed Cider Dressing
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients except the pecans in a large serving bowl or arrange on individual serving plates. Drizzle with the Cider-Poppy Seed Dressing. Scatter the pecans over the top. Serve immediately.
- For the dressing, place apple cider in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cider is reduced to ¼ cup. Cool.
- When cider reduction has cooled, transfer it to a medium size glass jar. Add the remaining dressing ingredients and cover the jar with a secure lid. Shake vigorously till well combined. Store in the refrigerator. Keeps well for 1-2 weeks.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include information for the Sweet and Spicy Maple Pecans.
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
685IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.