Spinach & Fruit Salad With Pomegranate-Citrus Vinaigrette

Delightfully light salad, especially for a ladies' brunch or lunch date.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup pomegranate juice
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  pomegranate, seeded
• 3  cups  baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
• 1  bosc pear, washed & thinly sliced
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, thoroughly drained
• 1⁄2 cup walnut pieces, toasted

Directions

1. In small mixing bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, sugar and salt. Pour mixture into small carafe; set aside.
2. Remove seeds from pomegranate, reserving seeds and discarding remainder.
3. Divide spinach among four salad plates.
4. Top each with pear slices, mandarin oranges, pomegranate seeds, & walnut pieces.
5. Drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette dressing. Garnish with orange curls. Serve immediately.