Spinach Pomegranate Salad With Pears and Hazelnuts

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Spinach Pomegranate Salad With Pears and Hazelnuts
45 min.
6
134kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Pears and Hazelnuts! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal.

Imagine the crispness of fresh spinach leaves combined with the slight bitterness of finely shredded radicchio, all beautifully complemented by the sweet and juicy bursts of pomegranate seeds. The addition of firm-ripe Bartlett pears adds a luscious sweetness, while toasted hazelnuts provide a satisfying crunch that elevates the dish to new heights. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by a zesty dressing made from reduced pomegranate juice, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic thyme.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad serves six and is perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack. With only 134 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a refreshing addition to your lunch, this Spinach Pomegranate Salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!

Ingredients

  • large firm-ripe bartlett pear 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh minced
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.8 cup pomegranate juice unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • 0.8 cup radicchio thinly shredded finely (from 1 head)
  • ounces spinach leaves packed ( 2 lightly qts.)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, boil pomegranate juice until reduced to 1/4 cup, 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. Let cool.
  3. Whisk in lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme, and pepper.
  4. In a salad bowl, gently mix spinach, radicchio, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnuts with dressing. Divide among 6 plates.
  5. Quarter pear and core. Thinly slice crosswise, then stack slices and cut in matchsticks. Arrange pear on salads.
  6. Cut a pomegranate into chunks. Put chunks in a bowl of water, and, working under water, use your hands to break seeds free from pith.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein7.55%
Fat49.53%
Carbs42.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.67
Glycemic Load
3.42
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.508260758027%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.77mg
Delphinidin
0.64mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
2.11mg
Kaempferol
1.51mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.87mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.89kcal
6.69%
Fat:7.84g
12.06%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.31%
Carbohydrates:15.28g
5.09%
Net Carbohydrates:11.97g
4.35%
Sugar:10.09g
11.21%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:217.21mg
9.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.69g
5.37%
Vitamin K:136.06µg
129.58%
Manganese:0.9mg
45.18%
Vitamin A:2233.56IU
44.67%
Folate:75.61µg
18.9%
Vitamin E:2.53mg
16.9%
Vitamin C:11.86mg
14.37%
Copper:0.28mg
13.95%
Fiber:3.32g
13.26%
Magnesium:42.06mg
10.52%
Potassium:355.69mg
10.16%
Iron:1.31mg
7.29%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.97%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.84%
Phosphorus:55.44mg
5.54%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.7%
Calcium:44.74mg
4.47%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.41%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.81%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.71%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes