Pear and Pomegranate Salad

A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 12 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
• ½ tablespoon honey
• 3 cups green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
• 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Divide the lettuce between two bowls. Halve and core the pear, then cut each half in slices. Divide the pear slices and pomegranate seeds among the two bowls and mix gently.

Step 2

Combine the vegetable oil, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the dressing thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour the warm dressing over the salads and serve.