Winter Salad
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Winter Salad
Description
Winter Salad brings together tender mixed greens and sweet pears with pecan halves for crunch and dried cranberries for a burst of tartness. The addition of crumbled blue cheese on top lends a creamy, slightly sharp contrast. The salad is dressed with a vinaigrette made from white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a touch of salt and optional sugar, which balances acidity and sweetness. The preparation involves tossing the fruit and greens with the vinaigrette before adding the cheese, creating layers of texture and flavor. This salad complements winter meals with its fresh components and can serve as an accompaniment to roasted meats or hearty grains.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces mixed greens
- 3 pear chopped
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup blue cheese , crumbled
Vinaigrette
- 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar Champagne vinegar is delicious if you can find it.
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar this is optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl add greens, pears, dried cranberries, and pecans.
- In a small bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss
- Top with crumbled blue cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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