Cranberry Pear Tossed Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and flavorful Cranberry Pear Tossed Salad, a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed salad greens with the juicy sweetness of ripe pears, the tart bite of dried cranberries, the creamy indulgence of crumbled feta cheese, and the satisfying crunch of chopped pecans. Tossed in a homemade honey-Dijon dressing made with olive oil and apple cider vinegar, this salad is a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a nutritious lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a vibrant addition to any dinner spread. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a simple meal at home, this seasonal salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 medium-sized Pears
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Wash and core the pears. Slice them thinly and add to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans over the greens and pears.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad evenly.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure they are coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.0 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*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.
