Pear & Blue Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Balsamic Dressing

Bosc pear and blue cheese salad with a pomegranate balsamic dressing. A wide spectrum of flavors packed into one simple salad.

This recipe contains , mixed salad, pears (bosc), almonds, pomegranate seeds, cheese (blue), , juice (pomegranate), balsamic vinegar, garlic, honey, thyme (dried), olive oil, mustard (dijon), salt, black pepper

1 Serving

Prep time:

Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients:

• SALAD:
• 2 cup(s) mixed greens
• 1/4 whole Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp. pomegranate arils
• 1 tbsp. blue cheese crumbles
• DRESSING:
• 1 cup(s) 100% pomegranate juice
• 1 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove(s) garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. coarse dijon mustard
• 1 ds. salt to taste
• 1 ds. pepper to taste

Instructions:

• 1. Add the pomegranate juice, balsamic, garlic, honey, and thyme into a small saucepan on high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half; about 15 minutes. Strain into a bowl and set aside.
• 2. Combine 1 tablespoon of the reduction with the 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon dijon mustard in a small jar or tupperware container with a lid. Seal tightly and shake until all ingredients are combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• 3. Plate the greens, then top with the sliced pear, pomegranate arils, sliced almonds, and blue cheese crumbles. Drizzle the dressing over top with a spoon.