Mixed Green Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta and Pecans
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For Salad:
6cupsmixed salad greens
1/2cuppomegranate seedsfrom half of 1 fresh pomegranate
1/2cup4 oz. feta or gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/2cuppecan halves
1cupbalsamic vinaigretterecipe below, or your favorite
For Vinaigrette:
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonbrown sugar
1garlic cloveminced
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
3/4cupolive oil
Instructions
For Vinaigrette:
In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar with sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil gradually (or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine). Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
If not using dressing immediately, cover and refrigerate. Whisk or shake before use to redistribute ingredients.
For Salad:
Combine mixed greens in a large salad bowl with pomegranate seeds, feta/gorgonzola and pecan halves. Toss with half of vinaigrette before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, adding more of any ingredient or dressing.