Cranberry Pear Apple Tossed Salad
Brighten up your table with this Cranberry Pear Apple Tossed Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp flavors and eye-catching colors. Perfect for any season, this salad features a blend of mixed salad greens topped with sweet slices of pear and apple, tangy dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of seasoning, ties the ingredients together in the most flavorful way. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch, elegant dinner side dish, or holiday gathering. With its mix of sweet, savory, and nutty notes, this salad is sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large pear
- 1 large apple
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large serving bowl.
Core and thinly slice the pear and apple (leave the skin on for added texture and color).
Add the sliced pear and apple to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and distribute the dressing evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.3 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1702 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1334 mg | 28% | |
*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.
