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-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe pears, pomegranate seeds, baby arugula for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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, cored and thinly sliced ripe pears
• 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 4 cups baby arugula
• 1/3 cup, roughly chopped toasted walnuts
• 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.