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Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

Delicious Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

A refreshing Pomegranate & Pear Green Salad with Ginger Dressing, combining tart pomegranate, sweet pears, and crisp apples for a delightful treat.
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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 if desired.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Arils Can substitute with fresh raspberries or cranberries.
  • 1 medium Bartlett Pear Can be swapped 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 Can 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 use white wine vinegar or lemon juice as substitutes.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Agave nectar or honey are great alternatives.
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used for a different flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash arugula and pat it dry, slice the Bartlett pear and Honeycrisp apple, and remove the pomegranate arils.
  2. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allow to cool.
  3. Whisk together fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil to create the dressing.
  4. Assemble the salad by layering the arugula, sliced fruits, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.
  5. Drizzle the ginger dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for festive occasions, has great versatility in ingredients, and tastes best when served fresh.

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