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A simple vinaigrette graces this lovely salad topped with pomegranate arils, looking like little jewels. Add sweet, fresh red pear slices, some pungent Gorgonzola crumbles, a few lightly toasted walnuts and chopped scallion to a bed of greens, and you’ll be enjoying this salad in about 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce – torn, washed and dried
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1 red pear, cored and sliced
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 1 green onion, chopped
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
Directions
Step 1
Combine apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and white pepper in a small container with a lid. Cover tightly and shake until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
Place lettuce in a salad bowl. Sprinkle with toasted walnut pieces and cheese crumbles. Fan pear slices on the top of the salad and sprinkle with pomegranate arils and chopped scallion.
Step 3
Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute feta or goat cheese for Gorgonzola for a milder flavor, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 106 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol6mg | 2% |
| Sodium109mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
| Protein2g | |
| Potassium204mg | 4% |
*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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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