Pear Salad with Pomegranate
A vibrant salad featuring ripe pears, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola cheese, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ripe pear
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
- 8 cups mixed baby greens
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing by combining granulated sugar, white vinegar, dry mustard, onion flakes, kosher salt, and grapeseed oil in a bowl until emulsified. Add poppy seeds.
- Slice the ripe pear and shallot thinly with a sharp knife.
- Prepare pomegranate seeds, if using fresh ones, by gently cutting and removing them.
- Toast the pecan pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Assemble the salad by combining mixed greens, sliced pears, shallots, toasted pecans, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate until serving to avoid wilting the greens. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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