Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients for Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• Sherry Wine
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Virgin Olive Oil
• 5 ounces arugula
• Romaine Lettuce
• 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• Fresh Goat Cheese
• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios

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.