Description
Elevate your meal with this refreshing Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing. This vibrant dish showcases the perfect balance of sweet pears, crunchy nuts, and tangy dressing, making it ideal for any gathering or a delightful weeknight dinner. Packed with essential nutrients, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a guilt-free indulgence. The creamy pomegranate dressing adds a luscious finish that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it as a light main course topped with grilled chicken or as a colorful side at potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces spring salad mix
- 2 ripe pears (sliced)
- 3/4 English cucumber (chopped)
- 1 small red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup roasted pepitas
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 5.3 oz. container Pomegranate Greek Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Asian Sweet Chili Sauce
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, pomegranate juice, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds (optional), and salt for the dressing. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, combine spring salad mix, sliced pears, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, pepitas, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle salad with chilled dressing just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg