Best Pomegranate And Pear Salsa Recipes

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

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A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.

Provided by JPMJ

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 Bartlett or Anjou pear
⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
½ tablespoon honey
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Divide the lettuce between two bowls. Halve and core the pear, then cut each half in slices. Divide the pear slices and pomegranate seeds among the two bowls and mix gently.
Combine the vegetable oil, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the dressing thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour the warm dressing over the salads and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 88 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

SPICED PEARS AND POMEGRANATE

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An easy fruit dessert made with fall fruit that can be served with a cheese selection.

Provided by misslisa

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
1 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
4 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

Place the sliced pears and pomegranate seeds into a bowl. Toss with lemon juice to coat. Combine the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a small cup or bowl, then mix into the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to blend the flavors. Serve in individual dishes, and garnish with a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

PEAR & POMEGRANATE SALAD

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Pomegranate seeds and Boursin cheese add zip to this cool salad of Bosc pears over lettuce. Look for the 5.2-ounce Boursin, which has a firmer texture than the spreadable version. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Dash salt
3 medium Bosc pears
1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce (about 6 ounces), torn
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 cup crumbled Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese (half of a 5.2-ounce package) or garlic and herb feta cheese

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut one pear lengthwise in half; peel, core and coarsely chop 1 pear half. Add chopped pear to blender; cover and process until blended. Cut remaining pears and pear half lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., Arrange lettuce on 4 plates. Top with pears, pomegranate seeds and pecans; sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.