Description
A refreshing Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette that combines mixed greens, ripe pears, and a tangy dressing for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Start by placing the mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl. Next, add the thinly sliced pears, crumbled cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced red onion. Give these ingredients a gentle mix to get them combined.
- Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with other nuts or cheeses based on your preference.
- For a vegan version, omit the cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg