SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM POMEGRANATE SALAD DRESSING

Spinach Salad with Warm Pomegranate Salad Dressing image

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bag (9 oz) fresh spinach
1/2 cup sliced red onion
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/2 lb bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds, if desired

Steps:

In 1-quart saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, honey and sugar over medium-high heat. Simmer about 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat; pour in heatproof glass bowl. Add mustard, soy sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. While beating with whisk, slowly add olive oil, beating until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Place spinach in large salad bowl. Top with onion, egg slices, bacon and tomatoes. Drizzle warm dressing over salad. Top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving