This salad is amazing! First we make a pomegranate salad dressing (just wait, you'll love it)! The salad is then topped with pomegranate arils,candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese, and apples.
8 cupsmixed salad greenscan also use baby spinach, basically whatever greens you like!
1cuppomegranate arils
1cuppecanscandied pecans or toasted (I used Costco's "praline pecans" and those are delicious in this salad)
1/2cupgorgonzola cheesecrumbled
2smallapplesthinly sliced
1cupcooked quinoa
Pomegranate Dressing
3/4cuppomegranate juice
3tablespoonshoney
1tablespoonlemon juice
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1 1/2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/3cupolive oil
Instructions
In a large liquid measuring cup whisk the pomegranate juice, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, and Dijon mustard and salt. While whisking, slowly pour the olive oil in. Whisk vigorously until emulsified and combined. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to use. Before serving, give the dressing a good stir!
To a large bowl add the salad greens (note: you can make this in individual portions too! Have all of the ingredients out on the table and let people make their own salad).
Drizzle some salad dressing overtop and toss to coat. (Use as much or as little as you like). Top with pomegranate arils, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, quinoa, and apples. Serve immediately. (Salad doesn’t keep well once you have added the salad dressing).