Wendy’s Apple Pomegranate Salad

Name: Wendy's Apple Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups); 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

My grandparents grew pomegranates, pecans and walnuts and would send us some each year. Some of my best memories are the days I used to spend with my grandmother learning how to cook with her. Whenever I make this, it's like having lunch with my grandmother again. —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine romaine, pomegranate seeds, pecans and cheese. Toss apple with lemon juice and add to salad.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 165 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Apple Pomegranate Salad in Taste of Home February/March 2015

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niermal

Oct 5, 2018

Ha!Ha! It's not supposed to be Wendy's fast food salad! The woman who submitted the recipe is named Wendy. I am looking forward to making it!!
Julie

Dec 6, 2017

Not Wendy's at all! Totally wrong cheese. Missing: mixed greens, fugi apples, candied pecans, cran raisons and most importantly Where's the CHICKEN??
KathyCooks1943

Sep 9, 2017

Very good except it's not Wendy's apple and pecan salad. I order it every time and I love it. Missing the mixed greens, chicken, sweet sugared pecans and the great dressing. And don't forget the croutons.
annrms

Jan 28, 2016

Yummy salad! I used a Braeburn instead of a Granny Smith and, because of the sweetness of the Braeburn, I omitted the sugar in the dressing. The walnuts and Parmesan were great additions. Will definitely make this salad again.
a_n_g_e_l_0715

Nov 25, 2015

This is a really delicious salad
Orbs

Apr 18, 2015

Delicious! I used a Barcelona Dressing instead of making the dressing.
mkaskela

Feb 23, 2015

Wonderful
1bendgirl

Jan 23, 2015

Raves about it..very tasty.