Apple, Pomegranate, and Pecan Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Tasty candied pecans add a welcome crunch to this fall salad full of tart apples, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy feta cheese.

Ingredients

1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup candied pecans
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1 Combine pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, and honey in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until combined. Keep the blade running and slowly pour canola oil in through the food chute until smooth. Add salt and pepper and set dressing aside.
2 Toss apples, spinach, pomegranate seeds, pecans, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing on top and toss until well combined.