Friday, August 17, 2012

Pear, Pecan & Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette



Makes two generous servings.
About 300 calories per serving.

Ingredients:
arugula
pear (or apple or other fruit or berry)
pecans
blue cheese
dried cranberries
pomegranate juice
maple syrup
evoo (or flax oil)


Pear, Pecan and Arugula Salad:
Prepare the following ingredients:

 4 Cups Arugula (cleaned in 2 T white vinegar and 4 cups water, and then dried in a salad spinner)
1 Pear or other fruit or berry (sliced, without seeds)
3 Tablespoons Pecans, chopped
1 Tablespoon Blue Cheese, crumbled 
1 Tablespoon Dried Cranberries 

Arrange in two salad bowls or plates:  Arugula on bottom, then Pear (or other), Pecans (or Walnuts), Blue Cheese, and Dried Cranberries.

Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
Mix together the following ingredients in a cup, stir.

1/4 Cup Pomegranate Juice
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Serve on the side and pour onto each individual salad. 

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