Pear Salad

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Pear Salad

Introducing the perfect fall side: pear salad with walnuts, feta, and cranberries, tossed in a maple apple cider vinaigrette. Easy and delish!

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Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts
  • 1 pear cored and thinly sliced, large ripe, Bartlett or Anjou
  • 5 ounces spring mix or greens of choice
  • ½ cup feta cheese about 2 ounces, crumbled
  • cup dried cranberries

For the Dressing

  • 1 shallot minced, small
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spread the walnuts into a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the nuts smell fragrant and toasty and they are crisp. Immediately transfer to a cutting board to cool. Roughly chop.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: shallot, oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper. The mixture will be pretty thick.
  3. In a large serving bowl, place the greens, along with half each of the pears, feta, cranberries, and pecans.
  4. With a spoon, scoop enough of the shallot dressing into the bowl to lightly moisten the salad. Toss to coat. If the salad seems dry, continue to spoon on small amounts of the dressing, tossing after each, until it’s lightly coated but not sopping (it’s easy to overdress!).
  5. Sprinkle the remaining pears, feta, cranberries, and pecans over the salad, then very lightly toss once more. Taste and add a bit of additional salt if desired. Enjoy immediately, with any remaining dressing on the side for serving as desired.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing on the side and toss before serving.
  • TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing on the side and toss before serving.
  • Adapted from my Apple Walnut Salad
  • TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing on the side and toss before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Potassium 211mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 503IU (10%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 503IU 10%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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