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Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad

5 from 1 vote
Red pears, pepitas, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, mixed greens, gouda cheese and a bright dressing make the best Fall Harvest Salad.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Honey Dijon Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • pinch salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Salad:

  • 5 ounces mixed greens, rinsed and dried (about 6 cups)
  • 1 medium red pear, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepitas, roasted and salted
  • 1/4 cup pistachios, roasted and salted
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 ounces gouda, shredded

Instructions

  • Add salad dressing ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk until dressing is thick, about two minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add remaining salad ingredients to the bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with turkey, pork or a hearty bowl of soup and bread. Recipe makes 6 servings.
    Fall Harvest Salad

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl

Notes

Tips for making the best salad:
  1. Be sure to rinse and thoroughly dry your mixed greens before adding them to the dressing in the bowl. You don't want extra moisture in your salad.
  2. Mix up the dressing and add it to the salad just before serving to preserve the freshness of the mixed greens. You may want to serve the dressing along side the salad, so guests can use as much or as little dressing as they like.
  3. If you need to make this salad ahead of time, use dried cranberries or raisins instead of fresh fruit. Dried fruit won't turn brown and will hold up for a longer period of time if you are traveling and taking this salad to a gathering to share.
  4. Remove the seeds from the pomegranate for use in the salad. To do this, cut the pomegranate in half with a sharp knife. Place one half in your fand cut side down. Use a wooden spoon to strike the outside of the pomegranate to loosen the seeds inside. I usually do this over a paper towel or a bowl, so it will catch the seeds and juice. You may have to strike it a dozen or more times to get all of the seeds out. Use your fingers to remove any remaining seeds. These juicy little gems are sweet and delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg