5.0 from 6 votes
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings at Side
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 ounces spinach
- 1 (14.5-ounce) well drained can sliced pears
- 1 cup candied walnuts
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 1 diced large avocado
- ⅓ cup feta cheese
Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- 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.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
- 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.
- Blend or pulse until completely smooth. Slowly pour in the ⅓ cup vegetable oil and blend. Stir in the ½ tablespoon poppy seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss to coat everything evenly. Top with the ⅓ cup feta cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
302mg
(13%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
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
% 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.