Ginger-Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A refreshing winter salad combining crisp pears, jewel-like pomegranate seeds, and a ginger-spiced dressing for a vibrant holiday starter. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe pears, pomegranate seeds, and baby arugula for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 180 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 4 cups baby arugula
• 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups baby arugula, 2 thinly sliced cored pears, 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds, and 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the ginger-spiced dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture and bright flavors.