A simple vinaigrette graces this lovely salad topped with pomegranate arils, looking like little jewels. Add sweet, fresh red pear slices, some pungent Gorgonzola crumbles, a few lightly toasted walnuts and chopped scallion to a bed of greens, and you’ll be enjoying this salad in about 25 minutes!
Prep Time::25 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
Salad:
6 cups romaine lettuce – torn, washed and dried
⅓ cup chopped toasted walnuts
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 red pear, cored and sliced
¼ cup pomegranate arils
1 green onion, chopped
Directions
Combine apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and white pepper in a small container with a lid. Cover tightly and shake until well combined. Set aside.
Place lettuce in a salad bowl. Sprinkle with toasted walnut pieces and cheese crumbles. Fan pear slices on the top of the salad and sprinkle with pomegranate arils and chopped scallion.
Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.
Cook's Note:
Substitute feta or goat cheese for Gorgonzola for a milder flavor, if desired.