Description
This Refreshing Winter Salad with Pears and Pecans Recipe is a delightful blend of mixed greens, sweet pears, crunchy pecans, tangy goat cheese, and flavorful dressing. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal during the winter season.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
Ripe Pears:
2 pears thinly sliced
Pecans:
1/2 cup candied or toasted pecans
Goat Cheese or Feta:
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
Red Onion:
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dried Cranberries:
1/4 cup
Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons
Apple Cider Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Maple Syrup or Honey:
1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix greens, pears, pecans, goat cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute pears with apples or use blue cheese instead of goat cheese.
- For more protein, top with grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas.
- This salad complements soups, holiday roasts, or serves as a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
