Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing
This Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing combines sweet and tangy flavors for a refreshing dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Featuring crisp pears, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing made with pomegranate yogurt, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 ounces spring salad mix
- 2 ripe pears (Anjou, Bosc or Bartlett), sliced
- 3/4 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted pepitas (or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat 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
- To prepare the dressing, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. If serving immediately, drizzle desired dressing amount over the salad and toss gently. For leftovers, dress individual servings instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg