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Vibrant pomegranate salad with fresh arugula, sweet pear, crunchy pecans, creamy cheese, and balsamic drizzle.

Refreshing Pomegranate Salad with Zesty Ginger Dressing

A vibrant, seasonal salad with fresh arugula, sweet pear and apple slices, crunchy toasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, and juicy pomegranate arils — all topped with a tangy-sweet ginger dressing. Perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw pecans
  • 5 ounces baby arugula or mixed greens
  • 2 ounces goat cheese or feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 large ripe Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 Honeycrisp or Gala apple, thinly sliced
  • Arils from 1 pomegranate
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, about 10 twists

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small whisk or fork
  • Serving platter or bowl
  • sharp knife and cutting board
  • Small skillet For toasting pecans

Method
 

  1. Toast pecans in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, for 4–5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and let cool. Chop if needed.
  2. Thinly slice the pear and apple. Deseed the pomegranate to extract the arils using a bowl of water to help separate them cleanly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, grated ginger, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Spread greens on a serving platter. Top with goat cheese, toasted pecans, sliced apple and pear, and pomegranate arils.
  5. Drizzle the ginger dressing just before serving. Toss gently if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

To avoid soggy greens, add the dressing just before serving. Use fresh ginger for the best zing in the dressing. For meal prep, store the components separately and assemble right before serving.