Spinach and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Dressing, a delightful combination of crisp, fresh ingredients and a tangy-sweet homemade dressing. This recipe marries tender baby spinach with juicy slices of ripe pear, a burst of pomegranate seeds, crumbly goat cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans. The showstopper is the easy-to-make pomegranate dressing, featuring a perfect balance of rich olive oil, sweet honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes and brimming with bold flavors and textures, this salad is ideal for festive gatherings, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. Try this elegant and nutrient-packed dish today for a healthy, gourmet experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 large ripe pear
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cup toasted pecans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pear thinly, discarding the core and seeds. Add the slices to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted pecans over the spinach and pear slices.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pomegranate juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your pomegranate dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.5 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1132 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
