Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Maple Lemon Dressing Fresh, crisp, and naturally sweet — the perfect fall and winter salad.

This vibrant salad combines sweet pears, tart pomegranate seeds, and fresh spinach, all tossed in a bright maple lemon dressing. It’s refreshing, nutrient-dense, and works beautifully as a side dish or light entrée.

Ingredients:

- 6 cups fresh baby spinach

-2 ripe pears, thinly sliced

-½ cup pomegranate seeds (arils)

-¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

-¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)

-1–2 tablespoons dried cranberries (optional for extra sweetness)

For the Maple Lemon Dressing

- 3 tablespoons olive oil

-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

-1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

-½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

-Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place baby spinach into a large salad bowl.

2. Add sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, and nuts.

3. Sprinkle with feta or goat cheese, if using.

Make the Dressing

1. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together:

olive oil

lemon juice

maple syrup

Dijon mustard

apple cider vinegar (optional)

salt & pepper

2. Shake or whisk until fully emulsified and smooth.

Toss & Serve

1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

2. Gently toss to coat.

3. Serve immediately.