Description
Festive Christmas wreath pear salad brings holiday cheer to your table with elegant layers of sweet pears, tangy pomegranates, and crunchy pecans. Seasonal colors and fresh ingredients create a delightful centerpiece you’ll savor during winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
Fruits and Greens:
- 2 pears, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cups lettuce, torn
- 1 cup arugula, baby leaves if possible
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Nuts:
- 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped (toasted or not)
Instructions
- Craft a circular base using mixed lettuce and peppery arugula leaves, carefully positioning them to create a festive wreath-like foundation on a round platter.
- Delicately fan out thinly sliced pears across the green canvas, ensuring elegant overlapping that resembles artistic brushstrokes.
- Scatter tangy blue cheese crumbles, creating a creamy contrast against the crisp greens and juicy pear slices.
- Generously distribute crunchy pecan pieces, providing a rich, nutty texture throughout the salad landscape.
- Sprinkle vibrant ruby-red pomegranate seeds, adding bursts of color and refreshing tartness to the composition.
- Whisk together a harmonious dressing by combining white wine vinegar, golden honey, zesty mustard, and smooth olive oil until perfectly emulsified.
- Delicately drizzle the glistening dressing around the wreath’s edges, allowing it to cascade gently over the ingredients.
- Optional: Finish with a light dusting of freshly ground black pepper for an extra flavor dimension.
- Present immediately, showcasing the salad’s stunning visual appeal and inviting guests to savor this festive culinary creation.
Notes
- Slice pears just before serving to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture.
- Toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the salad.
- Swap blue cheese with feta or goat cheese for a milder taste or dairy-free option.
- Prepare dressing separately and store in the refrigerator up to 2 days ahead to save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg