Pear, Pomegranate, and Spinach Salad is a colorful, healthy, and flavor-packed salad that’s perfect for your holiday menu. Bright spinach is topped with salty feta, tender pear slices, pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. This is the perfect Christmas salad, Thanksgiving side dish, or delicious fall lunch.
With love and full tummies ~ Mama Bear
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Makes 6 Servings
Salad Ingredients :
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans , toasted
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 3 oz feta cheese , crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 Bartlett pears (firm but ripe), cored and sliced
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions :
Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl to blend well. Place all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle with the desired amount of dressing then toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately.
Fall Salad Variations:
There are so many fun ways to mix up this salad to use seasonal vegetables or to accommodate the dietary needs of your loved ones during the holiday season. Try these variations:
- Try goat cheese for a creamier taste than feta
- Swap the spinach for more mild lettuce, or kale or arugula for a stronger flavor
- Add sharper flavor with red onions or lemon juice
- Use pomegranate juice and maple syrup to create a vinaigrette
- Add roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash for more fall flavors
Nutrition :
Calories 271 Calories | Fat 17g | Saturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 13mg | Sodium 204mg | Potassium 412mg | Carbohydrates 30g | Fiber 5g |Sugar 21g
Source: Cooking Classy
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