This pomegranate salad is bursting with sweet pomegranates, ripe pears, and savory blue cheese, topped off with crunchy candied walnuts. The vinaigrette is easy and refreshingly tasty.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Salad:
8cupsromaine lettuce, dried and shredded
1ripe red pear, thinly sliced and tossed in a sprinkle of lemon juice
⅓cupfresh pomegranate seeds
2ozblue cheese, roquefort or gorgonzola work equally well
In a small bowl or a glass jar with tight fitting lid, add all ingredients for Vinaigrette. Whisk or shake well to thoroughly combine. Keep chilled until just before serving.
When ready to serve: Combine romaine with about half of the Vinaigrette. Toss well to coat. Add pears, pomegranate seeds, crumbled blue cheese on top of the salad. Drizzle desired amount of remaining Vinaigrette, and lightly toss. Sprinkle top with candied walnuts and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.