Holiday Pomegranate, Pear, And Grape Salad With Can

Name: Holiday Pomegranate, Pear, And Grape Salad With Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup candied pecans (see my Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans - With a Kick); 1 large bunch red leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate); 2 cups large dark seedless grapes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 4 ripe red pears; 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh orange zest

Servings: persons

1 cup candied pecans (see my Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans - With a Kick)
1 large bunch red leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
2 cups large dark seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 ripe red pears
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh orange zest

1
Make candied pecans.
2
In a large bowl, toss together the pomegranate seeds, grapes, red onion, and the blue cheese.
3
Divide torn lettuce leaves among 8 salad plates, and top each salad with the fruit mixture.
4
Halve and core pears and cut into 1/2-inch slices-- put a pear half, skin side up, in the center of each salad.
5
Arrange candied pecans around the pears.
6
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.
7
Drizzle warm dressing over each salad, sprinkle with orange zest, and serve right away.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup candied pecans (see my Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans - With a Kick), 1 large bunch red leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate), 2 cups large dark seedless grapes, halved, and more.

Yes, Holiday Pomegranate, Pear, And Grape Salad With Candied Pecans falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Pomegranate, Pear, And Grape Salad With Candied Pecans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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