Pear Salad
Easy Pear Salad is perfect for fall. Fresh, juicy pears are deliciously mixed with greens, walnuts, feta, and a homemade balsamic dressing.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic pressed or very finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the salad:
- 3 medium pears stems and seeds removed then thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 cups (120g) salad mix leaves or any greens
- ½ cup walnuts plain roasted or candied
- ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl or a small jar combine the olive oil with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well until combined. You want the dressing to be emulsified and creamy.
- Toss the sliced pears with lemon juice and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the salad leaves, half of the sliced pears, half of the walnuts, half of the feta, and add the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Transfer to your serving dish, and top with the remaining pears, walnuts, feta, and dried cranberries.
Notes
- Choose pears that are firm, and flavorful. Pears come in many varieties, and while any of them will work, the best pears for salads are Bartlet or Anjou varieties.
- It's also important that your pears are ripe. Give them a gently squeeze to check.
- Toss the pears with lemon juice soon after slicing them to keep the fruit from browning.
- This salad is best enjoyed right away, so avoid making it too early.
- Un-dressed leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge. The ingredients may soften a bit during that time though.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2770IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg
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