Winter Salads: Pomegranate, Pear & Feta Salad

This is the perfect winter salad that would be great on a brunch buffet, entertaining, or at a Sunday dinner!

Pomegranate, Pear & Feta Salad

We are big on salads anytime of the year and this one is filled with pears, pomegranate seeds, almonds, and feta all on a bed of green leaf lettuce. This salad is gorgeous and bright.  Another plus is that it can be made ahead of time.  Serve it with a simple white wine vinaigrette for one wonderful winter salad.

Enjoy!

What Ingredients do I need?

• Green leaf lettuce 

• D 'Anjou Pears

• Pomegranate Seeds

• Sliced Almonds

• Cucumber

• Feta Cheese

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• White Wine Vinegar

• Dijon Mustard

• Honey

Substitutions and Variations

• Use any type pear you like

• Use apple instead of pear

• Try kale, arugula, or spinach for the base

• Make a pomegranate dressing using pomegranate juice

• Try crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese.

• Pistachios would be a great substitute for the almonds

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• Buy Pomegranate Seeds in the frozen aisle.  Use what you want and keep the rest in the freezer. (plus they are cheaper!)

• I buy sliced almonds for convenience, they are perfectly thin and delicate and it saves me loads of time.  I also use them on yogurt, ice cream, and as a topping for many side dishes.

• Try to get firm, yet ripe, pears.  It will hold up better in the salad.

• Serve it in a beautiful serving bowl for a wow presentation.

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Pomegranate, Pear & Feta Salad

serves 6

Salad:

1/2 head of green leaf lettuce, chopped
2 D 'Anjou Pears, cored and chopped
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 cucumber, chopped
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled

White Wine Dressing:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 Tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

pinch of black pepper

In a large bowl combine lettuce, pears, pomegranate, almonds, and cucumber.  Sprinkle with feta cheese.  For dressing combine all ingredients in a jar and shake to combine.  Drizzle over the top of the salad and toss.