Best Spinach Salad With Pomegranate Dressing And Crispy Won Ton Croutons Recipes

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

Spinach Salad With Pomegranate Dressing image

Provided by MarissaB

Categories Spinach

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
4 tablespoons pomegranate juice (pure, not a blend)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 cups Baby Spinach (may use spinach & mixed greens)
1 cup thinly-sliced red onion
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (may substitute with cran-raisins)
1/2 cup spiced pecans (may also use toasted pecans, almonds, and or or walnuts)

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, juices, salt, and pepper.
Toss greens, onion, oranges, and pomegranate seeds or cran-raisins in a large bowl.
Pour dressing over greens and mix well. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 367, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 16.1, Protein 5.2