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Fresh Pear Salad with Balsamic Dressing

A delightful and healthy pear salad topped with crunchy walnuts and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for autumn meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2.5 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1.5 Tbsp finely diced shallot
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
  • 7 oz Spring Salad & Spinach blend
  • 2 oz parmesan cheese (shaved)
  • 2 pears sliced thin (Bartlett or Anjou)
  • 0.33 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a blender, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, diced shallot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend until well emulsified.
  2. Melt butter along with brown sugar in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and cook, stirring constantly until caramelized, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. Layer greens and sliced pears in a large bowl, toss with the vinaigrette, then top with shaved parmesan, cranberries, and candied walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner during the fall season.
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