Kale, Pear & Feta Salad
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Kale, Pear & Feta Salad
Description
The dressing is made by shaking fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, and salt until emulsified. This citrusy vinaigrette coats the baby kale or similar greens, softening them slightly during a brief marinate for about 10 minutes. The salad is topped with thinly sliced ripe pear and crumbled feta cheese for textural contrast and flavor depth.
The interplay of tart, sweet, and savory notes creates a balanced salad that pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Preparing the dressing and slicing the pear just before serving preserves freshness and texture. The recipe allows some flexibility using spinach or chard instead of kale if preferred.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Dressing:
- lemon about 3 tablespoons, juice of 1
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- sea salt pinch
To assemble the salad:
- baby kale spinach or chard, as desired, assorted
- 1/2 pear sliced, per serving, ripe
- 1 oz feta cheese per serving (use goat's milk feta for best digestion, crumbled
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, oregano and salt in a glass mason jar, and shake well to emulsify. Adjust any flavors to your taste.
- To assemble the salad, toss each serving of baby greens with 1-2 tablespoons of dressing, and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Top each serving with 1/2 ripe pear, sliced and 1 ounce of crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2550IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 49.5mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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