Crunchy Green Salad with Pear, Pomegranate and Spiced Croutons

Name: Crunchy Green Salad with Pear, Pomegranate and Spiced Croutons
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 4 slices white bread, crusts removed, diced; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 3 tbsp (45 ml) orange juice; 2 tsp (10 ml) white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) Dijon mustard; 8 cups (280 g) mixed torn lettuce leaves (such as oak leaf, Boston, radicchio); 1 Asian pear, cored and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (85 g) pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup (50 g) roasted walnuts, roughly chopped

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Preparation 25 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN
Servings 6

A fresh, crisp salad with a zingy vinaigrette is an essential component of a holiday menu, thanks to bitter and sharp elements to help cut the richer flavours of more traditional dishes. Our salad has a special take on seasonal cheer, with homemade croutons coated with garam masala, thin slices of pear, pomegranate seeds and crushed roasted walnuts.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Croutons

3 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp garam masala
4 slices white bread, crusts removed, diced

Dressing

3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
3 tbsp (45 ml) orange juice
2 tsp (10 ml) white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) Dijon mustard

Salad

8 cups (280 g) mixed torn lettuce leaves (such as oak leaf, Boston, radicchio)
1 Asian pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup (85 g) pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup (50 g) roasted walnuts, roughly chopped

Preparation

Croutons

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the garam masala until the butter starts to foam. Add the diced bread and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the pieces start to brown. Season with salt. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8 minutes or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy. Let cool.

Dressing

In a glass jar with an airtight lid or in a dressing shaker, combine all the ingredients and shake well until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.