Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe

This stunning holiday salad is a symphony of flavors and textures! Sweet pears, peppery arugula, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios are perfectly balanced by a vibrant pomegranate vinaigrette. Inspired by Persian cuisine, this easy-to-make salad boasts sweet, salty, tart, crunchy, and spicy notes in every bite. The pomegranate molasses adds a unique depth, mellowing the vinaigrette's acidity while retaining its delicious tang. A showstopper for Thanksgiving or any special occasion, this recipe is a must-try! #holidayrecipe #saladrecipe #pomegranatesalad #goatcheesesalad #thanksgivingrecipe

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 270.7 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 0 Sherry Wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios

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How to Make Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

  1. **Vinaigrette:**
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until salt dissolves.
  3. Whisk in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Set aside at room temperature.
  4. **Salad:**
  5. In a large bowl, combine 5 ounces arugula, 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced, and 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds.
  6. Crumble 2 ounces goat cheese over the salad.
  7. Whisk the vinaigrette again, then add all but 2 tablespoons to the bowl.
  8. Gently toss the salad with your hands or tongs to coat evenly.
  9. Add more vinaigrette if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Crumble the remaining 2 ounces goat cheese over the salad. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds and 1/4 cup shelled pistachios.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

24g

Carbs

6g

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