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Pear Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Description

A light, seasonal salad with peppery arugula, sweet pears, crunchy nuts, and a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. Fresh, balanced, and perfect for holiday meals or everyday lunches.

Ingredients

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For the salad:
  • 5 oz bag (approx 4 cups) arugula
  • 2 pears, sliced
  • 1/2 of a large shallot minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts &; pecans
  • About 1/4 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • Pomegranate seeds for sprinkling on top
  • Feta or goat cheese for topping (optional)
  • Protein of choice (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pomegranate vinegar
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate juice (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave (optional, for sweeter)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, juice (if using), honey or agave, Dijon mustard, salt & pepper. Then, drizzle in the olive oil and continue whisking until well combined. Taste and adjust ingredients to your preference.
  2. Assemble the salad: in a large bowl, add arugula, pears, shallot, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, and pomegranate seeds. Gently toss with the vinaigrette. Top with cheese and protein if preferred.
  3. Notes: the amount of salad ingredients can be adjusted to more or less based on your preference.

Find it online: https://aconsciouskitchen.com/pear-arugula-salad-with-pomegranate-vinaigrette/