Irresistible Pomegranate and Pear Salad
This vibrant salad combines juicy pears and tart pomegranate seeds, all tossed in a light honey-lemon dressing for a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 portions 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Fresh Spinach, washed and dried
- 2 ripe Pears, sliced into thin wedges
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the washed spinach in a large serving bowl.
- Slice the Pears: Add the sliced pears to the bowl with spinach.
- Add Pomegranate Seeds: Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the pear-spinach mix.
- Crumble Feta Cheese: Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Toast Walnuts: In a small pan over medium heat, toast walnuts until golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently. Add to the salad bowl.
- Dress It Up: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and gently toss everything together before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg