Caramelized Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Toasted Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A vibrant salad combining sweet caramelized pears, tart pomegranate seeds, and crunchy toasted walnuts, dressed with a honey-lemon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired Christmas recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ripe pears, pomegranate seeds, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, sliced ripe pears
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/3 cup, roughly chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp butter
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add 2 medium sliced pears and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and caramelized on edges, stirring gently.
2. Step 2: While pears cook, toast 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, then set aside to cool.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, caramelized pears, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat evenly before serving.