Pear and Pomegranate Salad

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A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 2 mins

Total: 12 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 salads

Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients

3 cups green leaf lettuce

rinsed and torn

1 Bartlett or Anjou pear

⅓ cup pomegranate seeds

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard

½ tablespoon honey

ground black pepper to taste

Cornucopia

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Divide the lettuce between two bowls. Halve and core the pear then cut each half in slices. Divide the pear slices and pomegranate seeds among the two bowls and mix gently.

Step 2

Combine the vegetable oil pomegranate juice lemon juice mustard honey and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer stirring frequently until the dressing thickens slightly about 2 minutes. Pour the warm dressing over the salads and serve.

Nutritional Information

Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 152.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 23.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 15.4g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 6242.3IU 125%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 22.2mg 37%

Folate: 38.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 40.7mg 4%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 18.3mg 7%

Potassium: 280.1mg 8%

Sodium: 88mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 63.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.