The colors and flavors of this salad remind me of fall…and it’s so yummy and healthy, you will probably want it year-round.

Fall Pomegranate and Pear Salad
recipe adapted from Dr. Oz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 3-4 oz. fresh crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1-2 pears, thinly sliced
• 2 cups kale, stems removed
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 romaine heart torn into pieces
• 1 avocado, cut into small pieces {optional}

Dressing Ingredients

• 1/2-3/4 small shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoons sea salt and pepper, or salt and pepper to taste
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 6 tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions

• Add shallot, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic, honey and salt and pepper in a small bowl, then whisk in Olive Oil.
• Prepare salad with lettuce and toppings, then add dressing.
• You may only need half the dressing for the salad. You can store the remainder of the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week.

{images via j. sorelle}