I get it. Winter time we don’t crave salads much. At least I don’t. So for me to opt for a salad – it better be good! This salad won’t disappoint you and seasonal produce makes this even tastier! TIP: Make extra dressing because it’s THAT good and great for other salads too!
PRO TIP: If you’ve never cut & de-seeded a pomegranate here is a humorous How-To video. The first minute & a half shows you how to do it, the rest is just for comedic relief.
I took this salad to a dinner party and it was a crowd pleaser! And for those who wanted the recipe: here you go!
Winter Apple Pomegranate Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 2c raw baby spinach
- 1/4c fresh pomegranate seeds (see pro-tip above!)
- 1/4c pecans, chopped or halved
- 2 TBS feta or goat cheese crumbles
- 1/2 green apple, cut into chunks
- 2 slices of bacon
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
- 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or Avocado oil
- 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
- 1 TBS grade A maple syrup (or other high grade maple syrup)
- 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- A pinch of sea salt (more or less to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
Blend all dressing ingredients together in a dressing jar or mason jar. Seal the lid and shake well. (Always give it a good shake before serving.) Keep airtight in the refrigerator for 6 months.
Layer all salad ingredients together until visually appealing in a bowl or salad dish. Drizzle with vinaigrette, toss and enjoy!
