Apple, Pomegranate, and Pecan Salad

Tasty candied pecans add a welcome crunch to this fall salad full of tart apples, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy feta cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ cup canola oil
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ cup pomegranate juice
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
• ⅔ cup pomegranate seeds
• ⅓ cup candied pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, and honey in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until combined. Keep the blade running and slowly pour canola oil in through the food chute until smooth. Add salt and pepper and set dressing aside.

Step 2

Toss apples, spinach, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing on top and toss until well combined.