I’ve made a couple of versions of this colorful and tasteful salad. First, was at a work potluck and the second was for my family. It’s a quick prep and will be sure to be loved by your guests.
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves 6-8 (as a side)
INGREDIENTS
10 oz fresh spinach [You may also replace with arugula]
2 ripe, yet firm, pears, sliced [You may also replace with red apples]
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped [You may also replace with almond slices]
1/2 cup crumbled feta [You may also replace with goat cheese]
1/4 cup pomegranate arils (seeds) [I used 1 whole pomegranate]
1/2 cup orange juice (optional)
Salad dressing of choice (example: balsamic vinaigrette)
[The salad dressing I used was a combination of balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil. I made approximately 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette to approximately 1/8 cup olive oil. I stirred together and added to the salad. Remember that the pomegranate will have its own juice if you’re seeding the pomegranate yourself.]
Tip: Dip the pear slices in the orange juice to prevent them from browning. This allows you to prepare the entire salad ahead of time and keep it looking fresh. If you will be serving immediately, you can skip the orange juice.
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the spinach, walnuts, pomegranates and feta in a large salad bowl. If preparing ahead of time, dip each pear slice into a small bowl of orange juice and then add to the salad bowl; otherwise, add the pears with the other ingredients. You can arrange the salad by layers or toss it all together.
Drizzle with salad dressing just before serving.
ENJOY!!!
Source: https://www.coffeeandcrayons.net/blog/2015/11/19/spinach-pear-and-feta-salad-with-walnuts-and-pomegranate-arils
