PEAR & POMEGRANATE SALAD

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Pomegranate seeds and Boursin cheese add zip to this cool salad of Bosc pears over lettuce. Look for the 5.2-ounce Boursin, which has a firmer texture than the spreadable version. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash salt
3 medium Bosc pears
1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce (about 6 ounces), torn
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 cup crumbled Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese (half of a 5.2-ounce package) or garlic and herb feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut one pear lengthwise in half; peel, core and coarsely chop 1 pear half. Add chopped pear to blender; cover and process until blended. Cut remaining pears and pear half lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., Arrange lettuce on 4 plates. Top with pears, pomegranate seeds and pecans; sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Jonathan Koon
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I've never made a salad like this before, but it was so easy and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shirley Fabre
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I made this salad for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Joy G
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I'm on a diet, so I used low-fat dressing in this recipe. It was still very flavorful.


Sumon Raj
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This salad is so versatile. I've added chicken, shrimp, and even tofu to it before. It's always delicious.


Xhaky Sera
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I didn't have any pomegranate seeds, so I used dried cranberries instead. The salad was still delicious.


Vishal Patel
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great!


Ridwadow Desi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


David Khan
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This salad is a perfect way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


dennis mureithi
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Shehriyar's Birds news
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This is my new favorite salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Arshadali Ali
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy.


Festus Dadagbon
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I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. The salad was beautiful and tasted even better than it looked.


double aa
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Rich entreprisehub
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the dressing is to die for.


Lakenya Ward
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party last night! The combination of sweet pears, tart pomegranate, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I also loved the dressing, which was light and flavorful.