Pear Salad
Enjoy a refreshing pear salad that combines juicy pears, crunchy nuts, and creamy feta, all drizzled with a delightful balsamic vinaigrette. This vibrant dish is perfect for picnics, brunches, or as a light dinner option. Its unique blend of flavors and textures makes it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and tear mixed greens into bite-sized pieces; place in a large bowl.
- Halve, core, and slice pears thinly.
- Add toasted nuts and crumbled feta to the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving; gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg