Pomegranate Pear Salad with Candied Pecans

Name: Pomegranate Pear Salad with Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 ripe pears; 2 pomegranates; 2 large leaves curly kale; 5 ounces spinach; 2/3 cup candied walnuts; 1 cup cooked grains; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; Zest of 1 orange; 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Stone ground mustard; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 TBSP agave; 2 tsp poppy seeds

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
241 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Pomegranate Pear Salad with Candied Pecans

Iris Warren

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Pomegranate Pear Salad with candied pecans and orange poppyseed dressing – the perfect holiday salad! Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 ripe pears cored and thinly sliced
2 pomegranates deseeded
2 large leaves curly kale stems removed
5 ounces spinach
2/3 cup candied walnuts
1 cup cooked grains optional (farro, freekeh, wheat berries, etc.)

orange poppy seed dressing

1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Stone ground mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 TBSP agave date syrup, or honey
2 tsp poppy seeds

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Instructions

Prepare fruit: thinly slice pears and de seed pomegranates.
Prepare salad greens: roughly chop kale and massage with oiled hands. Cut into smaller pieces if desired and mix with spinach greens.
Assemble salad: Place greens and grains in bowl, then add pomegranate seeds and candied walnuts; toss together and sliced pears.
Make the dressing: Whisk all salad ingredients in bowl or combine in small blender. Serve with salad or drizzle on about 1/4 cup and toss to lightly coat.

Notes

to make candied walnuts: turn oven to 325ºF and line rimmed baking sheet. Toss together 1 cup walnuts with 2 tbsp maple syrup, sprinkle with cinnamon and a little salt. Spread in even layer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Allow walnuts to cool on baking sheet before storing in container.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6th Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/6th
Calories	241kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	143mg	6%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	21g	42%