Autumn Salad with Pears
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5
Autumn Salad with Pears
Description
This salad brings together baby greens such as spinach, arugula, and radicchio with small ripe pears peeled and diced to add sweetness and juiciness. Crumbled gorgonzola cheese adds a creamy, tangy element, while pecan halves contribute a nutty crunch. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette combining red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil, providing a balanced acidity and subtle sweetness that complements the salad components.
The salad is tossed just before serving to keep the greens crisp and can be served as a light lunch or alongside a main dish in autumn when pears are in season. The mix of flavors offers an approachable yet distinctive salad experience.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 pear peeled and diced, small ripe
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese 2 oz, crumbled
- 1 tsp honey
- 8 oz mixed baby greens (baby spinach, arugula, radicchio, etc.)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 oz pecans about 20 halves
- black pepper fresh ground
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil and blend.
- In a salad bowl combine baby greens, pears, gorgonzola cheese and pecans.
- When you are ready to serve, add the vinaigrette and toss well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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