Fall Harvest Salad with Pears and Pomegranates
This salad is a perfect side dish to a holiday meal. Its great for a special occasion or a busy weeknight meal.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 5 oz. container spring mix greens or baby spinach
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 large ripe pear sliced
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup glazed pecans like Emerald brand
For Honey Balsamic Dressing
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or one clove
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- ground pepper a few turns of the pepper grinder
Instructions
- In large bowl, toss salad greens, onions, pears, pomegranates, goat cheese and pecans. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the garlic, honey, vinegar, olive oil and pepper.
- When ready to serve, lightly dress the salad mix and toss. Or, plate individual servings and dress just before eating. Refrigerate any undressed salad, reserving dressing in separate container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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