Pomegranate and Pear Salad

Name: Pomegranate and Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 8 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 large ripe pears; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 2 ounces crumbled goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, walnuts or pistachios; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
226 kcal
Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American

Pomegranate and Pear Salad

Camden Walton

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This Pomegranate and Pear Salad is a simple salad with feta cheese, pears, almonds, and pomegranates over a bed of fresh spinach, drizzled with a homemade dressing. It only takes 15 minutes and is sure to impress any guest!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 cups baby spinach leaves , or mixed greens or arugula
2 large ripe pears , cored and sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
2 ounces crumbled goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup slivered almonds, walnuts or pistachios

For the dressing

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or champagne vinegar)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

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Instructions

Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Make the dressing by whisking all ingredients together.
Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: The salad dressing can be made and kept in the fridge a couple days in advance. Just take it out 15 minutes before you use it and whisk it well.
Protein - Make it a complete meal and add chicken, tofu, or shrimp!
Pomegranate Apple Salad - Substitute the pears for sliced apples.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 415mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 3813IU (76%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	226kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.002g	0%
Cholesterol	8mg	3%
Sodium	151mg	6%
Potassium	415mg	9%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	3813IU	76%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	120mg	12%
Iron	2mg	11%