Pomegranate, Pear and Pecan Salad
15
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
4
Number of Servings
What you'll need:
For Salad:
- 2 medium Bosc pears, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup raw, unsalted pecans, crushed
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 3 cups spring mix
For Dressing:
- 1 cup pomegranate juice, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
- pinch of salt and pepper
What to do:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet foil and spray with cooking spray. Lightly brush the top of each pear half with olive oil.
- Place pears, cut side up, onto the baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
- While pears are baking pour pomegranate juice into a saucepan and bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes or until reduced by half.
- When pears are done remove and set aside to cool. Next, reduce oven to 350F.
- Toss pecans with honey and place onto another foil lined and sprayed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, toss pecans at 7 minutes.
- Prepare dressing by placing all ingredients into blender.
- Serve with 1 cup of greens, half a pear, 2 Tbsp. roasted pecans, 2 Tbsp. pomegranate seeds,1 Tbsp. goat cheese and 2 Tbsp. dressing.
- Enjoy!