Hidden Pear Salad
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and elegant Hidden Pear Salad, a refreshing twist on classic mixed greens. This visually stunning salad features perfectly sliced ripe pears cleverly nestled among a bed of baby spinach and peppery arugula, creating a delightful surprise in every bite. Topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, the flavor combination is irresistible. A homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette adds a tangy-sweet finish, perfectly balancing the dish's flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated side dish at any gathering. Treat your guests (and yourself) to this show-stopping Hidden Pear Salad that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Ripe pears
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups Arugula
- 0.5 cups Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cups Pecans (toasted and chopped)
- 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the pears thoroughly. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the cores using a spoon. Thinly slice the pears, keeping the slices together to maintain the pear shape.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves and arugula to create the base of the salad.
Carefully nestle the sliced pear halves into the greens, arranging them so they are partially hidden within the leaves.
Sprinkle the salad with crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries for added flavor and texture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving to ensure the greens remain crisp.
Toss the salad gently to distribute the ingredients and dressing evenly, being careful not to disturb the hidden pear shapes.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and beautifully presented dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.3 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1279 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 741 mg | 16% | |
*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.
