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Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Bacon, Apples and Walnuts

October 6, 2010 by Nicole 52 Comments

Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Bacon, Apples, and Walnuts | pinchmysalt.com

This spinach pomegranate salad is loaded with all my favorite goodies: apples, bacon, blue cheese, walnuts, and pomegranate arils! The delicious salad is dressed with a simple, sweet and tart pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette that perfectly blends the flavors together.

Fall has finally arrived here in California, bringing thunder, rain, and the cooler temperatures I’ve been waiting for. While these cool gray skies have me dreaming of hearty soups and warm baked goods, the theme for this week’s Fall Fest is fall salads.

I decided to take advantage of our local pomegranates and use both the fresh seeds (arils) and bottled juice in this baby spinach salad. I added a bunch of my favorite salad fixings and mixed up an easy pomegranate dressing to tie it all together. Delicious!

I’ll save the soup making and bread baking for next week since my kitchen is still only half unpacked. An easy fall salad was the perfect thing for me to make this week. I hope you enjoy this spinach pomegranate salad with pomegranate balsamic dressing as much as I did.

Nutrition

Calories

163 cal

Fat

11 g

Carbs

2 g

Protein

5 g
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Yields four servings plus extra salad dressing

Spinach Pomegranate Salad with Bacon, Apples, and Walnuts
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Ingredients

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 cup vegetable oil (any neutral-flavored oil will do)

salt, to taste

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Salad:

4 cups baby spinach leaves

1 apple, cored and chopped

1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)

1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

1/3 cup pomegranate vinaigrette

Instructions

Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until it's all incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/3 cup for salad and store the rest in the refrigerator.

Make the salad: toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

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  1. Amy says

    October 6, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Looks like a nice salad and I love the pomegranate seeds! Here's my Fall Fest salad with grilled apples, shallots, and shredded brussel sprouts with a maple-mustard vinaigrette: http://savorymomentsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/grilled-apple-salad-with-maple-mustard.html
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  2. Julie Church says

    October 6, 2010 at 4:09 am

    Here is one of my favorite fall salads. Apple-Pear Salad Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) package Romaine lettuce, washed and broken into bite-size pieces 1 (6 oz.) block Swiss cheese, grated 1 C cashews 1/2 C sweetened dried cranberries 1 large apple, chopped and rinsed in lemon water to keep from turning brown 1 large pear, chopped and rinsed in lemon water to keep from turning brown Poppy Seed Salad Dressing (recipe below) Directions: Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl. Yield: 6-8 servings. Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 C sugar 2/3 C oil 1/4 C vinegar 1 t mustard 1 t salt 1-2 t poppy seeds Directions: Place in jar and shake to combine.
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  3. Patricia Scarpin says

    October 6, 2010 at 5:09 am

    I love pomegranate and it goes so well in salads, Nic! This is colorful and fresh - delicious!
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  4. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    October 6, 2010 at 5:16 am

    Wow, this looks so delicious! I love pomegranate in salads. It gives a nice sweet crunch
    Reply
  5. Lynda@MeandMyPinkMixer says

    October 6, 2010 at 5:34 am

    What a beautiful salad! Definitely printing out the Pomegranate Vinaigrette recipe ~ sounds delish.
    Reply
  6. Gina @ skinnytaste says

    October 6, 2010 at 6:42 am

    Who doesn't love a Pomegranate Martini!! Made with Pom Wondferful. Here' the link!! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/03/pomegranate-martinis-and-giveaway.html
    Reply
  7. pierre says

    October 6, 2010 at 6:52 am

    It looks good for health. I want to eat it.
    Reply
  8. sandhya/vegetarianirvana says

    October 6, 2010 at 6:59 am

    Tasty health in a plate! Some salad topping ideas at http://vegetarianirvana.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/homemade-salad-toppings/
    Reply
  9. Ranjani says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:05 am

    Looks good - I love pomegranate! This week I made a beet and apple salad: http://4seasonsoffood.blogspot.com/2010/10/beet-and-apple-salad.html
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  10. Roxan says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:28 am

    This salad looks wonderful. I love adding fruits to my salads also!
    Reply
  11. the blissful baker says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:32 am

    what a healthy and tasty looking fall salad! the pomegranate vinaigrette sounds lovely, too.
    Reply
  12. Purple Cook says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:36 am

    For Fall Fest: This simple Arugula and Mustard Salad captures the taste of fall. http://purplecook.blogspot.com/2010/10/arugula-mustard-salad.html
    Reply
  13. Kathleen says

    October 6, 2010 at 8:31 am

    Looks so beautiful and tasty. My contribution is one of all time favorite salads that I first enjoyed in Paris. http://dejavucook.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/monsieur's-salade-of-carrots-walnuts-and-bleu-cheese/
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  14. maria says

    October 6, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Gorgeous salad and perfect for fall!
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  15. chef-renee says

    October 6, 2010 at 8:43 am

    I know what I'm having for lunch!
    Reply
  16. Rachel says

    October 6, 2010 at 9:28 am

    Looks great! The salad I made for Fall Fest has Apples and Walnuts in i too. I love spinach salads... Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton http://rachelsbite.blogspot.com/2010/10/fall-salad-with-apples-walnuts-and.html
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  17. Anne Marie says

    October 6, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    Somehow, fall salads are always pleasantly surprising to me. I like this one with wheat berries and roasted fall vegetables http://themessyapron.blogspot.com/2010/01/resolutions.html
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  18. Alta says

    October 6, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    Oh that looks great! A salad like this for lunch would brighten my day.
    Reply
  19. Julie says

    October 6, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    Your salad looks beautiful! Looks like the pomegranates make a wonderful addition. To capture the tastes of autumn i made an Endive, Apple, & Walnut salad. You can see the recipe here....http://theavocadopit.blogspot.com/2010/10/endive-apple-walnut-salad.html
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  20. ~Chef Louise says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    we were on the same page, did you see my last post? i made a pomegranate molasses vinaigrette- i'm loving our cooler weather too... until this weekend? ~Chef Louise
    Reply
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