Description
Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing is a delightful mix of fresh flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering. This vibrant salad combines crisp pears with a medley of crunchy vegetables and nuts, all topped off with a creamy pomegranate dressing that strikes a beautiful balance between sweet and tangy. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual meal at home, this salad will surely impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients—making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 nuts (I use walnuts) (may sub roasted/not candied pistachios)
- 1 5.3 oz. container Pomegranate Greek Yogurt (I use Chobani)
- 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the pomegranate Greek yogurt, Asian sweet chili sauce, pomegranate juice, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, optional poppy seeds, and salt. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the spring salad mix, sliced pears, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, pepitas or sunflower seeds, pomegranate seeds or cranberries, and crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg