Pomegranate Pear Salad with Candied Pecans
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Pomegranate Pear Salad with Candied Pecans
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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
- 2 pear cored and thinly sliced, ripe
- 2 pomegranate deseeded
- 2 curly kale stems removed, large leaves
- 5 ounces spinach
- 2/3 cup walnuts candied
- 1 cup cooked grains optional (farro, freekeh, wheat berries, etc.)
orange poppy seed dressing
- 1/3 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- orange zest of 1
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp mustard stone ground
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBSP agave syrup date syrup, or honey
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
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
(35%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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