Autumn Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
A delightful salad celebrating the flavors of autumn with sweet pears, crunchy candied walnuts, creamy feta, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Mixed Greens (arugula, spinach, or kale)
- 2 Ripe Pears, Sliced
- 1 cup Candied Walnuts
- 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens and sliced pears.
- Sprinkle on candied walnuts, crumbled feta, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the top.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
For crisp greens, add dressing just before serving. Leftovers stored separately can last up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
