Spiralized Apple and Pears Pomegranate Slaw with Honey Poppyseed Dressing is a great way to add a little fruit to your winter diet!
I absolutely love fruit but it takes a back burner in the winter. It’s cold outside, fruit is generally cold and I want warm foods like soup. When I do eat fruit it’s seasonal, like apples, pears, and some citrus. My repertoire broadens when adding it to smoothies but I don’t give it much thought to eat on its own.
Having said all of this I also find by this time of winter I’m regularly dehydrated. And as a consequence, I begin to crave fruit again. Not like in the summer when if no other food existed I’d be happy. This is more like a desperate craving trying to extract any available moisture into my parched core.
I’ve made no secret of my love of the Spiralizer. I bought one last year with high hopes of creatively developing new, fresh recipes that would allure my family into eating produce in whimsical curls and ribbons. I’ve loved it so much I try to make up a new recipe every week.
Winter squash has been a favorite. It’s deeply flavorful and roasts to a pasta-consistency in less than 10 minutes. Top it with anything you would a pasta and your nutrition benefits have gone up a notch while being completely satisfying.
How to make a Sprializer Apple and Pears Slaw
This week I made an Apple and Pears Slaw with red and green grapes, pomegranate arils, walnuts, fresh mint and a light Grapeseed Oil-Apple Cider Vinegar Honey Poppy Seed Dressing. It is fantastic!
I used a large Honeycrisp apple which has full flavor and a wonderful firm consistency (perfect for Spiralizing). A firm Bartlet pear and an Asian Pear also were turned into large curly cues, retaining a crunchy texture along with their pleasing shape. Tossed with the other ingredients and a crunchy, seasonal slaw is born. Little dressing is needed so it stays healthy and uses healthy fats in the grapeseed oil and walnuts.
More delicious Slaw recipes You’ll Love:
- Apple Green Cabbage Slaw
- Crunchy Confetti Slaw with Strawberry-Peach Balsamic Dressing
- Spiralized Broccoli Stems – Carrot Slaw with Dried Cranberries
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Recipe
Spiralized Apple-Pear Pomegranate Slaw with Honey Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Apple-Pear Slaw:
- 1 large firm flavoful unpeeled Apple rinsed and dried with stem removed
- 1 large irm unpeeled Bartlet Pear , rinsed and dried
- 1 large unpeeled Asian Pear , rinsed and dried
- 1 Lemon
- 1 cup mixed color Seedless Grapes , rinsed and cut in half vertically
- 1 cup Pomegranate Arils (seeds)
- 1 tablespoons fresh Mint Leaves , minced
- ¼ cup raw Walnuts , rough chopped
Ingredients for the Honey Poppyseed Dressing:
- 1/3 cup Grapeseed Oil
- 1/3 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- ½ teaspoon Dry Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
- Small pinch Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Ingredients for the Apple-Pear Slaw:
- Using the ¼-inch 6mm noodle blade, spiralize the apple. Place in a large mixing bowl or salad serving bowl. Note: to keep the apple and pear spirals from browning, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on them and toss. Cover tightly once the slaw is prepared to prevent or slow oxidation of the apple and pears which causes browning.
- Cut one inch from the narrow top of the pear (directly underneath the stem). Place that end of the pear against the Spiralizer blade (not the crank side) and spiralize the pear. Add the spirals to the mixing bowl.
- Spiralize the Asian Pear and add to the mixing bowl. Note: to keep the apple and pear spirals from browning, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on them and toss. Cover tightly once the slaw is prepared to prevent or slow oxidation of the apple and pears which causes browning.
- In a smaller bowl combine the grape halves, pomegranate arils, mint and walnuts. Toss together to fully combine. Add to the spiralized fruit and toss together (it may be easiest to use your hands instead of salad tossers). Seal with plastic wrap while you make the dressing.
- In a small bowl or a jar with lid, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk (if using a bowl) or seal and shake (for the jar) to fully combine.
To dress the salad:
- Drizzle a small amount of dressing (a few tablespoons) on the full salad before serving or on individual servings and served chilled. Note: there will be plenty of dressing leftover for other salads; store in the refrigerator sealed.
Nina says
What a fun fall salad!
Jasmin says
Lovely slaw combination. I love to make poppy seed dishes, and I never made a poppy seed salad, so I can’t wait to try it out!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
I’ve totally been getting fruit cravings lately and this awesome salad look like the perfect way to satisfy my craving! Time to bust out the spiralizer and give it a try!
Toni Dash says
What I love about this slaw Danae is the texture too. I find more and more the texture of food it really what hooks me or leaves it as an ‘ok’ dish. This satisfies the hydration factor but the crunchy curls and the pomegranate arils and grapes make it so good!
heather @french press says
I really need to get a spiralizer, you make it look SO fun!!
Toni Dash says
It IS fun Heather, I promise! The novelty of it is great to entice kids to eat more vegetables and fruit too!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I don’t use my spiralizer often enough, I just don’t think about it. I need to though and this recipe would be a great one to start with. Thanks for the inspiration!
Toni Dash says
I think you have to get into a groove with it. I have a goal to be using it more regularly and that has helped me create more dishes. In the summer when produce abounds, it’s much easier to remember to use it for salads!
Bessie says
Well I was given a spiralizar and have not been in the mood to try it. Now with this recipe I think I will get going with it. I need more ideas for it . Thanks for getting me started.
Toni Dash says
I think it can be hard to get going with new gadgets. I got a sous vide machine for Christmas which is still in my xmas gift bag! This is one that once you begin to use it, you realize how many things you could do with it. I’m becoming a bit of a Spiralizing freak I’m afraid; I walk through the produce section eyeing what I might Spiralize. When I start doing meat, I’m hopeful someone will do an intervention!
Christie - Food Done Light says
I have only used m spiralizer twice and got it last Christmas. I really need too. This salad is absolutely gorgeous! I love all the healthy ingredients and how fun the shapes make it.
Toni Dash says
Christie once you start using it you’ll be hooked! With your beautiful healthy food? There are so many fun things to do with it. Feel like I’m just getting started!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Oh my goodness–this looks incredible. That slaw would compliment so many dishes!
Toni Dash says
I have to admit Kristen I love it by itself too! After I made it I was out all day the following day and took a helping of it. It was the perfect lunch; flavorful, great texture and filling without being too much so.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
The spiralizer has been on my wish list. I think it needs to happen soon, because this salad looks crazy good!
Toni Dash says
Lisa knowing your food, you’d love a Spiralizer! They are inexpensive and like no other kitchen gadget. I’m determined to make my family food more fun and healthier with it. My kids loved this slaw. If I make it they eat far more fruit at this time of year than in its whole form.