Mixed Greens Salad Pears Apple and Toasted Pecans
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mixed Greens Salad with Pears, Apples, and Toasted Pecans. Brimming with fresh, crisp textures and a medley of autumn-inspired flavors, this dish combines tender mixed greens, sweet pear and apple slices, and crunchy toasted pecans for the perfect balance of bite and freshness. A homemade red wine vinaigrette with hints of honey and Dijon mustard ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a side dish or a light main course, making it a versatile option for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Healthy, delicious, and effortlessly elegant—this salad is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spring mix, arugula, spinach, or a blend)
- 1 whole Pear (ripe but firm)
- 1 whole Apple (crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)
- 1 cup Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pear and apple thinly, leaving the skin on for added texture and color. Remove the cores and seeds as you slice. Add the fruit to the salad greens.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Once the pecans have cooled, roughly chop them if desired and sprinkle them over the salad.
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad for added creaminess.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Gently toss everything together to ensure the ingredients are coated evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.6 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2131 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1520 mg | 32% | |
*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.
