Pomegranate, Pear, and Pistachio Salad with Creamy Pomegranate Dressing
Author: Nicole Morrissey
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Serves: 5 large entree portions
Ingredients
Salad:
3 small heads romaine lettuce
2 apples, cored and chopped
2 pears, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ red onion, diced
⅔ cup roasted and salted pepitas
⅔ cup roasted and salted pistachios
1 pomegranate, arils removed
5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
1 (5.3 oz) Pomegranate Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sweet Red Chili Sauce (found in Asian section)
5 Tbsp pomegranate juice
2 Tbsp light mayonnaise
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until well incorporated; set aside.
Wash and chop romaine; transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss well, using tongs, to distribute throughout. Add apple, pear, bell pepper, and onion; toss well. Distribute salad into 5 even portions and top each with 2 tablespoons of pepitas and pistachios, pomegranate arils, and 1 ounce of goat cheese. Serve immediately.