Pear and Pomegranate Salad
19
Jul
Jul
For the Salad:
2 comice pears
4 cups fresh mixed greens, washed and checked
2 cups pomegranate seeds
1 bunch finely diced scallions
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
½ lb smoked turkey breast, sliced thin and cut in strips
For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
¾ cup finely chopped shallots
kosher salt
ground black pepper
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup pomegranate juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1
Core the pears and slice thinly. Sprinkle with a lemon juice. Place in a large salad bowl. Add mixed greens and pomegranate seeds.
2
Whisk together shallots, salt, freshly-ground pepper, wine vinegar and pomegranate juice in a small bowl. Add oil in a thin stream, continuing to whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
3
Divide the salad among four plates. Toss the turkey slices with a little vinaigrette.
4
Arrange the turkey strips on the salad. Sprinkle with diced scallions and sliced almonds. Grind a little fresh black pepper on each salad. Serve at once.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 comice pears
4 cups fresh mixed greens, washed and checked
2 cups pomegranate seeds
1 bunch finely diced scallions
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
½ lb smoked turkey breast, sliced thin and cut in strips
For the Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
¾ cup finely chopped shallots
kosher salt
ground black pepper
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup pomegranate juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil