Description
Pomegranate pear salad with walnuts, tangy cheese, and honey balsamic dressing is fresh, colorful, and perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5-6 cups mixed greens
- 2 large Bartlett pears (or 3 small), sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup walnuts (or pecans), roughly chopped
- ½ cup tablespoons goat cheese, blue cheese, or feta, crumbled
For the salad dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, add the mixed greens. Arrange the sliced pears, red onion, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and cheese on top.
- In a small mixing bowl (or jar with a lid), whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste before serving, if needed.
Notes
How to store: Keep the undressed salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store the salad dressing separately. Freezing is not recommended, as fresh greens and pears don’t freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American