Mandarin Orange and Pear Salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Mandarin Orange and Pear Salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette—a vibrant, refreshing dish that effortlessly combines sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors. Crisp mixed greens form the base, while juicy mandarin oranges, succulent pear slices, and a touch of sharp red onion add delightful layers of flavor and texture. The star of the dish is the toasted pecan vinaigrette, a luxurious blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, and Dijon mustard, infused with the nutty aroma of toasted pecans. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a light, elegant starter or a satisfying side dish. Whether you're planning a dinner party or a casual lunch, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and elevate your salad game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 2 Mandarin oranges
- 1 Pear
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by toasting the pecans: Place the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for 4-5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Prepare the fruit: Peel and separate the mandarin oranges into segments. Core the pear and slice it thinly. Slice the red onion into thin strips.
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, mandarin oranges, pear slices, and red onion.
Roughly chop the toasted pecans and sprinkle them over the salad.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1402 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1363 mg | 29% | |
*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.
