Pomegranate Pear and Arugula Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A wonderful salad. The dressing is one of our favorites and we frequently serve it atop lettuce with raspberries, pear, and walnuts. Recipe adapted from a Trader Joe's recipe. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon red wine (i always use port) |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (i tend to use cherry balsamic) |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (i tend to use raspberry vinegar) |
1/2 teaspoon sugar (may sub splenda) |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 tablespoon honey |
1/4 teaspoon dried basil (crushed between your fingers) |
7 ounces arugula (may use half romaine and half arugula) |
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds |
1 cup thinly sliced pear |
1/2 cup walnut pieces |
4 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbles |
Directions:
1. Place arugula, pomegranate seeds and walnut pieces in a salad bowl. Pour in dressing and toss.
2. Divide salad among plates, top each salad with pears and blue cheese.
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