SPINACH & FRUIT SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Spinach & Fruit Salad With Pomegranate-Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Jacquelyn Horne

Categories Citrus

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup pomegranate juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pomegranate, seeded
3 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
1 bosc pear, washed & thinly sliced
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, thoroughly drained
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted

Steps:

In small mixing bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, sugar and salt. Pour mixture into small carafe; set aside.
Remove seeds from pomegranate, reserving seeds and discarding remainder.
Divide spinach among four salad plates.
Top each with pear slices, mandarin oranges, pomegranate seeds, & walnut pieces.
Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette dressing. Garnish with orange curls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 314.9, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 26.4, Protein 4.9