Harvest Salad with Pears
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this vibrant Harvest Salad with Pears, a perfect blend of sweet and savory elements that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Crisp mixed greens serve as the base, topped with juicy, thinly sliced ripe pears, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and a delightful crunch from candied pecans or walnuts. Dried cranberries add a pop of tartness, balancing the sweetness of a luscious maple-infused apple cider vinaigrette made with a hint of Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for a quick and elegant lunch, a holiday starter, or a light dinner. Serve it fresh for a taste of autumn in every bite. Keywords: harvest salad, pear salad, fall-inspired recipes, quick and easy salads, autumn fresh recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 pieces Ripe pear (such as Bosc or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 1 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup Candied pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Rinse and pat the mixed greens dry, then place them in a large serving bowl.
Thinly slice the ripe pears. If you won’t be serving immediately, toss the pear slices in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Top the greens with the sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans or walnuts, and dried cranberries, spreading the toppings evenly across the salad.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this autumn-inspired salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 449 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*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.
