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Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts

Delicious Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts for Fall

This Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts is a vibrant autumn dish combining sweet pears and crunchy greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Mixed Salad Greens A fresh and crisp base; use a pre-mixed blend for convenience.
  • 2 medium Ripe Pears Anjou or Bartlett varieties are ideal.
  • 1 medium Fennel Bulb Thinly sliced using a mandolin.
  • 1 wedge Lemon Squeeze over salad to enhance freshness.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins or dried cherries.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Walnuts or hazelnuts can be used as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Shaved Pecorino Cheese Can swap with Parmesan or omit for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Use store-bought or homemade.
  • to taste Sea Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts Extra nutty texture.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Hazelnuts Introduces a unique flavor twist.

Equipment

  • Mandolin slicer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Arrange a layer of mixed salad greens as the base on a large serving platter or bowl.
  2. Thinly slice ripe pears and fennel bulb, distributing them evenly over the greens.
  3. Squeeze the juice of a lemon wedge over the sliced pears and fennel to enhance their freshness.
  4. Sprinkle dried cranberries and choice of chopped nuts over the salad.
  5. Add shaved pecorino cheese over the salad.
  6. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette generously over the salad.
  7. Season the salad with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days without the dressing.

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