Description
Brighten your day with this delightful Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, featuring crisp greens, juicy pear slices, tangy feta, and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled in a luscious balsamic dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics or dinner parties and is sure to impress your guests with its sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 2 ripe pears (Bosc or Anjou), sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (adjust for sweetness)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Core the pears and slice them into thin wedges (about 1/4-inch thick).
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, pear slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg