Pear or Pineapple Salad
Brighten up your meal with this refreshing Pear or Pineapple Salad, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that'll elevate any dining occasion! Featuring juicy, ripe pear or tropical pineapple as the star ingredient, this easy-to-make salad pairs perfectly with crisp mixed greens, creamy crumbled feta, crunchy walnuts or pecans, and tart dried cranberries. Tossed in a homemade honey-balsamic dressing with a hint of olive oil richness, this recipe balances vibrant flavors with wholesome textures in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light main course or an elegant side dish, this salad is a versatile, crowd-pleasing favorite ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe pear or fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the fruit by peeling, coring, and dicing either the pear or pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced fruit, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts or pecans, and dried cranberries.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 389 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*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.
