Name: Pear, Pomegranate, and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 10 s
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Low in sodium,Fibre-rich,Vegetarian
Ingredients: Dressing 30 ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard Salad 142 g (4 cups) fresh baby spinach 2 pears; sliced 125 ml (½ cup) fresh pomegranate seeds 80 ml (⅓ cup) blue cheese; crumbled 60 ml (¼ cup) pecans; roughly chopped* Red onion; thinly sliced; to taste

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Salade de poires, grenade et fromage bleu ÉquipeNutrition Pear, Pomegranate, and Blue Cheese Salad TeamNutrition

This colourful seasonal salad pairs crisp, sweet pears with tangy pomegranate seeds and the creamy richness of blue cheese. Tossed with crunchy pecans and a bright balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a flavourful balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes. Our dietitians love recommending it for festive gatherings or to elevate a weekday meal with a nutritious twist. Serve it with our stuffed pork tenderloin with apples and cheese for a perfectly balanced plate.

Preparation 10 min

Cooking 0 min

Servings 4

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 240

Fat 15

Carbohydrates 22

Fibre 5

Protein 4

Sodium 170

Ingredients

Dressing

30 ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard

Salad

142 g (4 cups) fresh baby spinach
2 pears, sliced
125 ml (½ cup) fresh pomegranate seeds
80 ml (⅓ cup) blue cheese, crumbled
60 ml (¼ cup) pecans, roughly chopped*
Red onion, thinly sliced, to taste

Preparation

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large serving bowl, layer the spinach, pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, pecans, and red onion.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to combine or leave layered for a more elegant presentation.