Delicious sweet salad featuring pears, pomegranates and sugared almonds drizzled with a delightful sweet-sour poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
5-6 cups mixed salad greens
½ package bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
¾ cup mozzarella cheese
2 pears, diced and drizzled with lemon juice to prevent browning
1 pomegranate
POPPY SEED DRESSING:
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 Tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1½ cups vegetable oil
(Makes enough for more than one salad)
SUGARED ALMONDS
½ cup sliced almonds
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
To sugar almonds, Stir almonds and sugar together in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until sugar melts and coats the nuts and the almonds roast to a golden brown. Spread onto a sheet of aluminum foil to cool, and then break into smaller pieces for serving.
Instructions
Toss all salad ingredients together in a large, decorative bowl.
To make dressing, blend all dressing ingredients together in a blender until well-combined. Serve dressing and sugared almonds on the side, or toss salad with dressing and sprinkle with almonds just before serving.
Recipe by Table for Fifty at https://tableforfifty.com/lauras-pear-pomegranate-christmas-salad/