HOLIDAY POMEGRANATE, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS
A stunningly gorgeous salad of rich autumn colors-- perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining, and all through the holidays! My candied pecans recipe recipe #117774 are absolutely wonderful in this salad!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make candied pecans.
- In a large bowl, toss together the pomegranate seeds, grapes, red onion, and the blue cheese.
- Divide torn lettuce leaves among 8 salad plates, and top each salad with the fruit mixture.
- Halve and core pears and cut into 1/2-inch slices-- put a pear half, skin side up, in the center of each salad.
- Arrange candied pecans around the pears.
- Just before serving, heat balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, cooking and stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Off the heat, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle warm dressing over each salad, sprinkle with orange zest, and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 76.9, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 28.3, Protein 2.5
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samson bassey
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Vuyisa Sopika
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and tart flavors.
Peter Nzarubala
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruit salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the fruits are fresh and crisp.
yb bishal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bunch of grapes and pears lying around after the holidays, and this is a great way to use them up.
Sajid Khan321
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination in this salad. The pomegranate and grapes add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the pears and pecans.
Jan Muhammad
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect way to end a holiday meal.
Golden Woleru
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruits and nuts is irresistible.
TNL V E R T X
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a holiday party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Kush Yadav
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The dressing was too thick and the flavors didn't blend well.
Rana Hasseb
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.
Nazo Jan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruit salads, but this one was really good. The candied pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
prophet Qwabe
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a variety of grapes and pears, and the colors were gorgeous. The dressing was also very tasty.
Tsietsi Malope
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of fruits in this salad, but I'm glad I gave it a try. It was surprisingly delicious! The flavors melded together perfectly.
Nixon Budhathoki
[email protected]This salad is stunning and delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Roshaun Bryan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Will definitely be adding this to my holiday menu.
Leo Marino
[email protected]This salad was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. The sweet pomegranate and pear complemented the tart grapes, and the candied pecans added a nice crunch. Will definitely be making this again!