Craisin Green Salad with Pears
Brighten up your table with this Craisin Green Salad with Pears—a delightful blend of fresh, crisp spring mix greens, juicy slices of ripe pears, and the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries (craisins). Topped with creamy feta cheese and crunchy pecans, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, it’s a quick and elegant dish ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side or light main, this versatile salad is packed with vibrant ingredients and is sure to impress at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Spring mix greens
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (craisins)
- 2 medium Pears
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spring mix greens thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the pears thinly, removing the core, and add them to the bowl with the greens.
Add the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and pecans to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients well until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1249 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
