POMEGRANATE PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

Pomegranate Pear and Arugula Salad image

A wonderful salad. The dressing is one of our favorites and we frequently serve it atop lettuce with raspberries, pear, and walnuts. Recipe adapted from a Trader Joe's recipe.

Provided by januarybride

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon red wine (I always use Port)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (I tend to use cherry balsamic)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (I tend to use raspberry vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon sugar (may sub Splenda)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon dried basil (crushed between your fingers)
7 ounces arugula (may use half romaine and half arugula)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup thinly sliced pear
1/2 cup walnut pieces
4 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbles

Steps:

Place arugula, pomegranate seeds and walnut pieces in a salad bowl. Pour in dressing and toss.
Divide salad among plates, top each salad with pears and blue cheese.

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