Candied Walnut and Pear Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings at Side

  • Calories

    338 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Candied Walnut and Pear Salad

A delicious and simple to salad with fresh sliced pears, avocado, cranberries and feta cheese.  Drizzled with a lemon poppyseed dressing this salad is mouthwatering and full of flavor! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 ounces spinach
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) pear canned, sliced, well drained
  • 1 cup walnuts candied
  • cup dried cranberries
  • 1 avocado diced, large
  • cup feta cheese

Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • cup vegetable oil
  • ½ tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the 5 ounces spinach and add to a large bowl. To the bowl add the 1 (14.5-ounce) well drained can sliced pears, 1 cup candied walnuts, ⅓ cup dried cranberries, and 1 diced large avocado.

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

  1. Combine the 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup vegetable oil and blend. Stir in the ½ tablespoon poppy seeds.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat everything evenly. Top with the ⅓ cup feta cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Potassium 320mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 2300IU (46%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings at Side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Potassium 320mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 2300IU 46%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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