Description
A refreshing and vibrant Pear Pomegranate Salad featuring mixed baby greens, thinly sliced ripe pears, juicy pomegranate arils, glazed pecans, and crumbly feta cheese, all brought together with a sweet and tangy Maple Dijon Vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 ounces mixed baby greens
- ¾ cup thinly sliced red onion (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 to 2 ripe pears, unpeeled, cored and thinly sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup glazed pecans, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 1 recipe Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Arrange the Greens: Place the mixed baby greens in a large, shallow bowl or on a salad platter to create the base of your salad.
- Add Red Onion and Pears: Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onion evenly over the greens. Then, arrange the thin pear slices in small groups of 3 or 4 over the salad for even distribution and visual appeal.
- Top with Pomegranate, Pecans, and Feta: Evenly sprinkle the pomegranate arils, roughly chopped glazed pecans, and crumbled feta cheese over the arranged salad ingredients.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle some of the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side to allow guests to add more to taste.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm pears for the best texture and sweetness.
- For homemade Maple Dijon Vinaigrette, combine maple syrup, dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Glazed pecans can be substituted with toasted walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain the freshness of ingredients.
- To keep the salad crisp longer, toss the dressing separately before serving.
