Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing
Elevate your gatherings with this Pear Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing. This vibrant dish combines sweet, juicy pears with crisp vegetables and crunchy nuts, all enveloped in a luscious creamy dressing that perfectly balances flavors. Ideal for any occasion, from festive celebrations to casual meals, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with wholesome ingredients. With easy preparation and room for customization, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces spring salad mix
- 2 ripe pears (sliced or chopped)
- 3/4 English cucumber (chopped)
- 1 small red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup roasted pepitas or sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1 5.3 oz. container Pomegranate Greek Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Asian Sweet Chili Sauce
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.
- In a large bowl, combine spring mix, pears, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, pepitas, pomegranate seeds, and cheese.
- Drizzle desired amount of chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg