Description
This Pear, Pomegranate & Cranberry Winter Salad with Feta Snowflakes is a delightful and festive salad that combines the sweetness of pears, tartness of pomegranate seeds, and chewiness of dried cranberries, all topped with ‘snowflake’ feta cheese. A perfect addition to your winter menu!
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups mixed winter greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (“snowflakes”)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta on top as “snowflakes.” Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Winter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
