Cashew Pear Tossed Salad
Brighten up your table with this elegant and refreshing Cashew Pear Tossed Salad, a delightful blend of sweet, nutty, and savory flavors. Crisp mixed salad greens provide the perfect base for juicy slices of ripe pears, crunchy roasted cashews, tangy crumbled feta, and the mild bite of thinly sliced red onion. A simple yet flavorful homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a silky, tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a light main course or a stunning side dish to complement your favorite entrees. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick lunch option, this salad brings gourmet flair with minimal effort! **Keywords: pear salad recipe, cashew salad, quick tossed salad, vinaigrette dressing, light main salad, fresh salad ideas.**
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 Pears (ripe but firm)
- 1 cup Roasted cashews
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Core and slice the pears into thin wedges. Leave the skin on for added texture and color, if desired.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion into small rings or strips.
Step 4
Add the pear slices, roasted cashews, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad greens.
Step 5
To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 6
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a light main dish or alongside your favorite entree.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (931.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1681.9 |
| Total Fat 119.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2758.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 122.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.0g | |
| Protein 43.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 766.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1918.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories