Description

This pear pomegranate and blue cheese salad combines sweet, tart, and savory flavors, featuring fresh mixed greens, ripe pears, pomegranate arils, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a homemade dressing.

Ingredients

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6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and spring mix)
2 large Ripe pears (Anjou or Bartlett)
1 cup Pomegranate arils (seeds)
4 ounces Blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup Candied pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl
Wash the pears, slice them thinly, and arrange them over the greens
Scatter the pomegranate arils across the salad
Crumble the blue cheese over the salad
Add the thinly sliced red onion and candied nuts evenly across the salad
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to prevent wilting.

Use a mix of greens for better flavor and texture.

Store undressed salad components separately for freshness.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg