Mixed Baby Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Gorgonzola and Pecans

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7 Freestyle Points 228 Calories

A simple yet elegant salad, perfect to serve as a first course for the Holidays. Pomegranates are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, folic acid and iron. They are juicy with a slight pop when you bite into them. 

A simple yet elegant salad, perfect to serve as a first course for the Holidays. Pomegranates are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, folic acid and iron. They are juicy with a slight pop when you bite into them.

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Mixed Baby Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Gorgonzola and Pecans

7 Freestyle Points 228 calories

Total Time:20 minutes

A simple yet elegant salad, perfect to serve as a first course for the Holidays. Pomegranates are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, folic acid and iron. They are juicy with a slight pop when you bite into them.

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups Mixed Baby Greens
  • 5 cups bunch Baby Arugula
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 POM Wonderful Fresh pomegranate)
  • 2 oz pecans, chopped (about 28 halves)
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Pomegranate Vinaigrette:

  • 5 tbsp of POM Wonderful pomegranate juice
  • 3 tbsp of champagne vinegar
  • 1 tbsp shallot, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and fresh pepper

Directions:

  1. For the vinaigrette, combine pomegranate juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small glass jar and shake vigorously.
  2. Toss mixed greens in a salad bowl and top with pecans, gorgonzola and pomegranate seeds.
  3. Drizzle with vinaigrette right before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 1/8th

  • Amount Per Serving:
  • Freestyle Points: 7
  • Points +: 6
  • Calories: 228 calories
  • Total Fat: 17.5g
  • Saturated Fat: g
  • Cholesterol: mg
  • Sodium: 206.5mg
  • Carbohydrates: 13.5g
  • Fiber: 3.5g
  • Sugar: 9.5g
  • Protein: 5.5g
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