Layered Pear and Pomegranate Salad
Fresh spinach, pears, pomegranates, candied pecans and blue cheese are layered in a trifle bowl with a homemade Dijon vinaigrette to create this beautiful salad that will be the centerpiece of your holiday table.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 361kcal
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the salad
- 5-6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 pears cored and thinly sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup coarsely chopped candied pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette; set aside.
- Spread half of the spinach in the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl or serving bowl. Arrange half of the pears over the spinach, followed by half of the pomegranate seeds and half of the candied pecans.
- Repeat the layers once more. Sprinkle the blue cheese over the top of the salad.
- Just before serving, drizzle about 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the salad. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 318mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g