Spinach and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

This is the salad we made for New Year's Eve. Very refreshing and different with the pomegranate in it! The original recipe called for walnuts, blech poor people nuts! I substituted pecan pie candied pecans. Yummy!
Spinach and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

1 medium garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

5 ounces baby spinach

1 medium pears, cored and cut into slices ( Anjou or Bartlett)

1/4 cup candied pecans, chopped

2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, fresh

1 ounce parmesan cheese, shaved

Directions

1. whisk together the garlic, oil, vinegar, pomegranate juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Place the spinach in a large serving bowl, Add the pear slices and walnuts and toss gently.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again.
4. Divide the salad among 4 serving bowls. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds and Parmesan evenly over each serving.