Autumn Recipe 3- Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn

• 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear - halved, cored, and cut into slices

• ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard

• ½ tablespoon honey

• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Divide lettuce, pear slices, and pomegranate seeds between two bowls and mix gently.

2. Combine vegetable oil, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until dressing thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour warm dressing over salads and serve.