Pomegranate Goat Cheese Pecan Arugula Salad
Salads

Pomegranate Goat Cheese Pecan Arugula Salad

17 min4 servingsSource: Joyful Healthy Eats

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

7 min

Total Time

17 min

A vibrant arugula salad topped with candied pecans, tangy goat cheese, juicy pomegranate seeds, and diced pear, finished with a white balsamic honey dressing.

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 ounces fresh arugula
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 Bosc pear, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  1. 1

    Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pecans and sugar, stirring occasionally. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until sugar melts and coats the pecans.

  2. 2

    Remove candied pecans from heat and place on a plate to cool completely.

  3. 3

    Whisk together ground mustard, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, pomegranate seeds, crumbled goat cheese, diced pear, and cooled candied pecans.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with the white balsamic dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source

Joyful Healthy Eats
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