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Pomegranate Avocado Salad

Pomegranate Avocado Salad is a super festive salad that can be served for any holiday feast!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado, bacon, Christmas, donuts, Holiday, Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Assembly Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 325kcal
Author Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com
Cost $12

Ingredients

FOR SALAD

  • 16 oz Spring Mix Lettuce
  • 2 Cups Pomegranate Arils
  • 1 1/2 Cups Dry Roasted Pistachios
  • 1 1/2 Cups Wendleydale Cheese Crumbled
  • 2 Large Hass Avocados
  • 4 Slices Thick Cut Bacon

FOR DRESSING

  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/3 Cup Pomegranate Juice
  • 2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Spicy Brown Mustard
  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper, Freshly Cracked

Instructions

FOR SALAD

  • On a large platter or in a large bowl fill with spring mix lettuce.
  • Sprinkle pomegranate arils and pistachios
  • Add crumbled Wensleydale cheese over the top.
  • In a large skillet cook bacon over medium high heat until cooked through and crispy.
  • Drain bacon on paper towels and cool.
  • Crumble bacon into bite size bits and sprinkle over salad.
  • Cut each avocado in half and remove the pits.
  • With a knife cube each half of the avocados then scoop out of the skin with spoon.
  • Dot the top of the salad with the cubed avocados.
  • Dress with my Pomegranate Salad Dressing.
  • If you are serving this salad in a bowl, give it a light toss.

FOR DRESSING

  • In a blender combine all the ingredients and blend on high for 1 minute. Mixture will start to get creamy.
  • If you don’t have a blender you can combine all the ingredients in a quart size mason jar. Place the lid tightly on top and vigorously shake for 2 minutes or until dressing is creamy.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 325kcal | Protein: 11g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g