A vibrant and refreshing salad combining spinach, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola cheese, dressed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
3cupsChopped SpinachFresh and thoroughly washed.
½pieceMangoPeeled and diced.
¼cupPomegranate SeedsFresh or store-bought.
1ozGorgonzola CheeseCrumble over the salad.
¾cupPomegranate JuicePOM brand recommended.
3tablespoonsOlive Oil
2tablespoonsHoney
2tablespoonsChampagne Vinegar
½teaspoonDijon Mustard
1teaspoonMinced Shallot
Salt and PepperTo taste.
Instructions
Step 1: Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water, shake off excess water, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2: Peel the mango and dice it into small pieces. Set aside.
Step 3: Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the chopped spinach in the salad bowl.
Step 4: Crumble the gorgonzola cheese over the salad mixture.
Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Step 7: Serve immediately or let sit for a few minutes to meld flavors.
Equipment
Salad Bowl
Small Bowl
Whisk
Notes
For a vibrant presentation, layer the ingredients before tossing. Make the dressing ahead for quick meal prep.