Easy Holiday Salad Recipe with Pomegranate, Pear & Blue Cheese

Looking for a quick, flavorful, and festive holiday salad that’s easy to scale for any number of guests? This pomegranate, pear, and blue cheese salad is a fantastic choice. It combines a fresh spring mix with crunchy pecans, vibrant pomegranate seeds, tangy blue cheese, and delicately sliced pear. Best of all, this holiday recipe can be adjusted to serve any number of guests—perfect for family gatherings or holiday parties.  

For this recipe, we’re featuring the Global 40th Anniversary 4" Paring Knife, part of a limited-edition collection celebrating 40 years of precision craftsmanship. This versatile paring knife is ideal for slicing fruits and adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen prep. 

Ingredients (Serves 4): 

4 cups spring mix (1 cup per person, adjust as needed) 

¼ cup pomegranate seeds 

¼ cup pecans, with extra for garnish 

¼ cup crumbled blue cheese 

1 ripe pear, thinly sliced

This recipe can be easily scaled up or down to match the number of guests—just adjust each ingredient proportionally. 

Instructions: 

Start by spreading the spring mix evenly across a serving dish or individual salad plates, providing a vibrant green base for your toppings. 

Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds and pecans over the greens to bring festive color and texture to your salad. 

Using your Paring Knife, cut the top and bottom off the pear for stability, then slice it thinly. This knife’s compact size and precision make it perfect for achieving fine, even slices that add visual appeal to the dish. 

Arrange the pear slices on top of the salad and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and extra pecans for a flavorful finish. 

Pair this salad with a light balsamic vinaigrette or a honey mustard dressing. Either dressing complements the fruity and tangy notes in the salad—just drizzle over before serving for the best flavor.