Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts

Ingredients

• •CANDIED WALNUTS
• •2 cups raw walnuts
• •1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• •¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
• •1 pinch crushed red pepper
• •flaky sea salt
• •SALAD
• •6 cups mixed greens (baby kale and spinach)
• •2 cups arugula
• •2 cups POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils
• •1 blood or cara cara orange (optional)
• •½ cup dried cranberries
• •½ cup goat cheese (crumbled)
• •DRESSING
• •1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• •¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• •1 T. fig preserves
• •kosher salt
• •black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts with the maple syrup, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, and salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring twice throughout cooking, until the walnuts are toasted. Remove from the oven and spread the walnuts in one layer. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
2. Add the greens to a large salad bowl. Add the POM POMS, oranges (if using), cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts. Gently toss the salad.
3. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake to combine. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts?

Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts takes 15 minutes prep and 20 minutes cook time.

How many servings does Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts make?

This recipe makes 6 servings. You can easily scale the ingredients up or down.

What are the main ingredients in Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts?

The key ingredients include candied walnuts, raw walnuts, pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, crushed red pepper, and 14 more ingredients.