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Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

Delicious Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

This Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing combines vibrant flavors and colors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Arugula Substitute with spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Arils Use fresh raspberries or cranberries if unavailable
  • 1 medium Bartlett Pear Can be substituted with other firm pears or apples
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple Gala or Fuji apples are good substitutes
For the Creamy Element
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Replace with feta cheese or omit for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Use walnuts or toasted pumpkin seeds for nut-free alternatives
For the Ginger Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Substitute with a pinch of ground ginger if unavailable
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Agave nectar or honey can be used as alternatives
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Use avocado oil for a different flavor profile

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Serving Platter
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the arugula and pat it dry. Thinly slice the Bartlett pear and Honeycrisp apple and place them in a bowl. Remove pomegranate arils.
  2. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil until well combined.
  4. On a serving platter, layer arugula as a base, then arrange sliced pears, apples, and pomegranate arils. Add toasted pecans and crumble goat cheese on top.
  5. Drizzle the ginger dressing over the salad just before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, use fresh ingredients and assemble the salad just before serving.

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