Pecan Pear Tossed Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Pecan Pear Tossed Salad, the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty. This crowd-pleaser features crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of ripe pear, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and tart dried cranberries, all brought together with the irresistible crunch of homemade candied pecans. Drizzle it with a silky apple cider vinaigrette, made with honey and Dijon mustard for a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant yet easy salad is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish. Discover how simple it is to create this gourmet delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Spring mix or mixed greens
- 2 Pears (ripe but firm)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.333 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the pecans and stir continuously until the sugar melts and coats the pecans, about 2 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper and let cool.
Step 2
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Core and thinly slice the pears. Add them to the salad bowl along with the goat cheese, dried cranberries, and cooled candied pecans.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to make the vinaigrette.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy the mix of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (927.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2089.8 |
| Total Fat 156.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.9g | |
| Cholesterol 68.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1354.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 113.7g | |
| Protein 35.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 381.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1412.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories