Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing
Experience a refreshing burst of flavors with this Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this delightful salad features juicy pears, crisp vegetables, and a luscious dressing that brings it all together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 ounces spring salad mix
- 2 pears (sliced or chopped; Anjou, Bosc, or Bartlett are great)
- 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 sub sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (may sub 1/3 cup dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta, goat cheese, or gorgonzola
- 1 recipe caramelized walnuts (may sub roasted or non-candied 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
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, Asian sweet chili sauce, pomegranate juice, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds (optional), and salt in a medium bowl. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spring salad mix, sliced pears, chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, pepitas, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese.
- If serving immediately, drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- For leftovers, dress individual portions instead of the entire salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg