Fall Salad with Pear and Pomegranate

I put together this Fall Salad with Pear, Pomegranate & Orange Vinaigrette with the intent to create something light and pretty to plate up for the holidays. Light sweetness from the pears and pomegranate, a citrus burst from the dressing and the tiniest bits of crunch from quinoa and toasted hazelnuts.

Fresh Orange Vinaigrette
3 Tb orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
2 Tb olive oil
2 Tb apple cider vinegar
1 Tb honey
dash of salt
dash of pepper
Salad
1 Anjou pear, thinly sliced
1 pomegranate, seeds removed
½ cup hazelnut pieces, toasted
.25 lb crumbled french feta cheese
5 oz organic mixed greens
½ cup dry red quinoa, cooked until just tender
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil

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