Pears and pomegranates pair beautifully together in salad form. This sweet salad makes for a nice, light meal or starter that pairs wonderfully with a champagne or sparkling wine. Keep reading below for this great recipe…
Pomegranate and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
(makes 6 servings)
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 ripe pear, cut in half
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 oz Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- Fresh cracked pepper to taste
Pomegranate Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Cut the pear into fans, then slice again on the diagonal
- Toss together salad ingredients except pepper in a decorative bowl
- For the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a food processor, or whisk together vigorously by hand. Constantly taste and adjust seasoning as desired, then transfer to a bottle for pouring.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Katherine Martinelli