Description
A delightful winter salad featuring a mix of greens, juicy pear slices, tart cranberries, sweet pomegranate seeds, and feta ‘snowflakes,’ all tossed in a tangy dressing. Topped with toasted nuts for added crunch, this salad is a burst of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled into snowflake shapes
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, pear slices, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta ‘snowflakes’ and toasted nuts over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with extra pomegranate seeds or fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
