Pomegranate Spinach Salad With Pear
This pomegranate spinach salad is crisp, colorful, and full of fresh flavor with pear, candied pecans, bacon, and maple vinaigrette.
Servings: 5
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 8 cups spinach
- 1 pear, diced
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¾ cup candied pecans, homemade or store-bought
- Goat cheese or feta cheese, optional
For the dressing
- ½ cup avocado oil (or other neutral or light oil)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt + more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Top with the diced pear and sprinkle the pomegranate arils evenly over the greens. Scatter the candied pecans and crumbled bacon over the salad. If you're using goat cheese or feta, crumble it on top now.
- In a blender, add the oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper and blend until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Drizzle the salad with your desired amount of dressing and toss gently to coat or dress each individual portion. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Prep the dressing in advance: Mix it in a mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake before serving.
- Pre-chop the pear: If prepping ahead, toss diced pear in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Cook the bacon early: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Assemble just before serving: For the best texture, keep the fresh salad components separate and combine right before eating.
- This delicious spinach salad is gluten free. It can be dairy-free with the omission of cheese.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Pomegranate Spinach Salad." The nutrition facts are calculated for a serving of salad and 1/10th of the dressing. The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g
