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Pear Apple Avocado Spinach Salad

This easy fall salad boasts a myriad of flavors and textures for a delicious side dish or light meal! Serve it up at your family gatherings for a healthy vegetable option.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces baby spinach or spring green mix chopped
  • 1 large apple sliced or chopped
  • 1 large pear sliced or chopped
  • 2 large avocados sliced or chopped
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced or chopped
  • 6 ounces feta cheese or gorgonzola cheese
  • ⅔ cup dried cranberries
Candied Walnuts:
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Maple Cinnamon Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Add the ingredients for the balsamic vinaigrette to a small blender such as a NutriBullet or Magic Bullet and blend until completely combined. If you don’t have a small blender, simply whisk everything well in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Transfer all of the ingredients for the candied walnuts to a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Stir nuts occasionally and continue cooking until they begin to appear sticky and caramelized, about 3 to 5 minutes. Be sure to continuously monitor the walnuts without walking away because nuts burn easily in a split second. Immediately transfer the walnuts to a bowl and set them aside. You can leave the walnut halves whole or you can chop them into smaller pieces. I recommend chopping them.
  3. Chop the spinach (or spring greens), apple, pear (discarding the cores), avocado, and red onion into small sized pieces and transfer them to a large bowl. You can either use a large mixing bowl or the large serving bowl you intend to serve the salad in. Add in the feta cheese, dried cranberries, and candied walnuts.
  4. Drizzle your desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss well until everything is coated.
  5. Serve salad alongside your main dish, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 463mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 463mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 21g 42%

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