Description
Cranberry Pear Salad is a refreshing and seasonal dish with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The juicy pears, tart cranberries, and creamy cheese come together with a light dressing, making it an ideal addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup crumbled feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese (optional)
1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar (or balsamic vinegar), Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, dried cranberries, crumbled cheese (if using), toasted walnuts or pecans (if using), and red onion (if using).
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- To prevent the pears from browning, toss them with a small amount of lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
- For a vegan version, skip the cheese and use maple syrup in the dressing.
- Fresh cranberries can be used instead of dried, but they should be sweetened to balance the tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
