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Pomegranate and Pear Salad

Name: Pomegranate and Pear Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 cups baby spinach leaves (, or mixed greens or arugula) (Source: 8 cups baby spinach leaves (, or mixed greens or arugula)); 2 each large ripe pears (, cored and sliced) (Source: 2 large ripe pears (, cored and sliced)); 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (Source: 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds); 2 ounces crumbled goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese (Source: 2 ounces crumbled goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese); 1/2 cup slivered almonds, walnuts or pistachios (Source: 1/2 cup slivered almonds, walnuts or pistachios); 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar ((or champagne vinegar)) (Source: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar ((or champagne vinegar))); 3 Tablespoons olive oil (Source: 3 Tablespoons olive oil); 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (Source: 1 teaspoon dijon mustard); 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey (Source: 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste))

Pomegranate and Pear Salad is made with ripe pears, pomegranate seeds, and baby spinach leaves.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 11 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseSaladsAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the dressing

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

Get to know the ingredients

baby spinach leaves (, or mixed greens or arugula)

In the method: Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

large ripe pears (, cored and sliced)

In the method: Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

pomegranate seeds

In the method: Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

What happens at the end?

Serve immediately.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Make Ahead Instructions: The salad dressing can be made and kept in the fridge a couple days in advance. Just take it out 15 minutes before you use it and whisk it well. Protein – Make it a complete meal and add chicken , tofu , or shrimp! Pomegranate Apple Salad – Substitute the pears for sliced apples.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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