Steps to Prepare Pomegranate Juice Salad Dressing

Spinach Salad With Pomegranate Cranberry Dressing

Pomegranates have a special place in greek culture, they represent good luck, fertility and prosperity.

Recipe Summary Spinach Salad With Pomegranate Cranberry Dressing

Sweet fruit is wonderfully accented by the tangy salad dressing. Add leftover cooked chicken or turkey and you've got a wonderful main dish salad.

Ingredients | Pomegranate Juice Salad Dressing

¾ cup pomegranate juice

⅓ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup roughly chopped onion

2 cloves garlic

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar

¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil

Salt and pepper to taste

5 ounces baby spinach

1 crisp red apple, cored and chopped

2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese*

¼ cup dried cranberries

Directions

Combine pomegranate juice and cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH (100% power) for 1 minute. Pour into a blender or food processor. Add onion, garlic and vinegar; puree for a few seconds. Gradually add oil, pureeing for 20 seconds or until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Place spinach in a large serving bowl or platter. Top with apples, cheese and cranberries. Drizzle with Pomegranate Cranberry Dressing immediately before serving (allow about 2 tablespoons/serving). Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 1 week.

* Or substitute crumbled blue, goat or gorgonzola cheese.

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the dressing ingredients, not just the amount used in the salad.

Info | Pomegranate Juice Salad Dressing

prep: 15 mins total: 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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