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Mixed Green Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta and Pecans

5 from 9 votes
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Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For Salad:
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds from half of 1 fresh pomegranate
  • 1/2 cup 4 oz. feta or gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette recipe below, or your favorite
For Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Method
 

For Vinaigrette:
  1. 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.
  2. If not using dressing immediately, cover and refrigerate. Whisk or shake before use to redistribute ingredients.
For Salad:
  1. 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.
  2. Serve and enjoy!