Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing, a delightful dish that brings together the sweetness of ripe pears, the crunch of nuts, and a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces spring salad mix
- 2 pears, sliced or chopped (Anjou, Bosc, or Bartlett)
- 3/4 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted pepitas (may substitute sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (may substitute 1/3 cup dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta, goat cheese, or gorgonzola
- 1 recipe caramelized walnuts (may substitute roasted pistachios)
- 1 5.3 oz. container Pomegranate Greek Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Asian Sweet Chili Sauce
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (depending on how tangy you like it)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the salad.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large serving bowl.
- If serving immediately, drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- For leftovers, dress individual servings to keep the salad fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg