Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad
If you’re in search of a vibrant and flavorful dish, look no further than this Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad. This refreshing salad combines sweet pears, tart pomegranate arils, and crunchy walnuts, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will brighten up any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 firm but ripe Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
- 9 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced pears, pomegranate arils, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to mix.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg