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Toast the pecans
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until browned and fragrant. Set aside.
Assemble the salad
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While the pecans toast, pre your salad ingredients. Place the arugula, orange, pomegranate, red onion and goat cheese in a large bowl.
Prepare the dressing
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Place the pomegranate juice, orange juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
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Toss the salad gently with the desired amount of dressing (you probably won't need it all), then top with the pecans. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Pecans for Maximum Flavor 🥜Lightly toast pecan pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes before adding to the salad to unlock their rich, buttery depth and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Segment Citrus Over a Bowl to Capture Juice 🍊When segmenting clementines, work over a bowl to collect all the fresh juice, which you can reserve and add to your pomegranate dressing for extra brightness and less waste.
- Make Dressing Just Before Serving 🥄Prepare the pomegranate-orange vinaigrette immediately before tossing to prevent the acidity from wilting the delicate arugula and to maintain the vibrant flavors of the fresh citrus.
- De-seed Pomegranate in Water for Easy Cleanup 💧Cut and separate pomegranate arils in a bowl of water to prevent staining and make cleanup easier—the arils sink while pith floats to the top for quick removal.
- Balance Your Salad Components with Proper Proportions 📐Use a 3:1 ratio of arugula to other ingredients to ensure the peppery greens remain the star while the sweet citrus, tangy pomegranate, and creamy goat cheese complement rather than overwhelm it.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Carb
Low-Cholesterol
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