Pomegranate & Pear Autumn Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Elevate your autumn dining experience with this vibrant Pomegranate & Pear Autumn Salad, featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy pears, and tart pomegranate seeds drizzled with a flavorful maple vinaigrette. This salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will impress your guests at any gathering or cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Slice the pears into wedges or cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, pears, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well blended.
- Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for no more than 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by substituting walnuts with pecans or adding feta cheese for an extra flavor kick. To keep leftovers fresh, store the salad in an airtight container without dressing.