Winter Salad with Pomegranate Balsamic Vinaigrette

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• Pomegranate Balsamic Vinaigrette:
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• Salad:
• 5 ounces Spring Mix (or your favorite greens)
• 1 fuji apple, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1 recipe candied pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:


Vinaigrette: Add garlic, pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking. Store in a mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use. Give the jar a vigorous shake before drizzling over your salad.

Salad: Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle with vinaigrette right before serving.