Recipe of the Week - Mixed Baby Greens with Pomegranate Gorgonzola and Pecans

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The beautiful, delicious fall or winter salad is made with mixed baby greens, pomegranate, gorgonzola and pecans with a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Mixed Baby Greens

  • 5 cups bunch Baby Arugula

  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 POM Wonderful Fresh pomegranate

  • 2 oz pecans, chopped (about 28 halves)

  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (4 oz)

Pomegranate Vinaigrette:

  • 5 tbsp pomegranate juice, I use POM Wonderful

  • 3 tbsp champagne vinegar

  • 1 tbsp shallot, finely minced

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • salt and fresh pepper

Directions

  • For the vinaigrette, combine pomegranate juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small glass jar and shake vigorously.

  • Toss mixed greens in a salad bowl and top with pecans, gorgonzola and pomegranate seeds.

  • Drizzle with vinaigrette right before serving.

Nutrition

  • Servings: 1 1/4 Cups

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories: 228

  • Carbohydrates: 14g

  • Protein: 5.5g

  • Fat: 17.5g

  • Sodium: 206mg

  • Fiber: 3.5g

  • Sugar: 9.5g