Healthy Pear Salad with Pomegranates and Blue Cheese – Christiann Koepke

Makes 1 large main course salad for 1, or a side dish for 2 

Author: Christiann Koepke

• 3 bunches handfuls of mixed greens
• 3 stems approx. 15 leaves fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 red pear thinly sliced
• 1/3 c. grapes sliced in half
• 1/4 c. pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 c. blueberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon infused olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fig salad dressing I recommend something like this)
• pinch sea salt
• blue cheese crumbled
• avocado optional

• Prepare mixed greens and mint by rinsing and patting dry.  In a large bowl, toss greens, mint, onions, almonds, pears, grapes, blueberries and seeds. In a small bowl, combine oils, dressing and salt. Toss the dressing mixture into the salad bowl and top with blue cheese (and avocado if you wish).  Serve immediately.