Mesclun with Pears and Pumpkin Seeds
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mesclun with Pears and Pumpkin Seeds recipe—a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and tangy flavors. Crisp, tender mesclun greens pair beautifully with juicy slices of ripe pear, while toasted pumpkin seeds add an irresistible crunch and earthy depth. Drizzled with a zesty homemade vinaigrette featuring lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is as refreshing as it is wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a delightful option for a quick lunch, an elegant dinner starter, or a colorful addition to your holiday table. Rich in nutrients and bursting with flavor, it’s a must-try for salad lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mesclun greens
- 1 large ripe pear
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the mesclun greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Core the pear and slice it into thin wedges. Add the slices to the bowl with the greens.
3. In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pumpkin seeds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the mesclun and pear slices. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
6. Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad as a garnish.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 323 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 952 mg | 20% | |
*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.
