Evergreen Pear Greens Salad (Printable)

Tender greens with ripe pear, toasted nuts, and bright vinaigrette for a fresh, easy-to-make salad.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun)

→ Fruit

02 - 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced (preferably Bosc or Anjou)

→ Nuts & Cheese

03 - ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta

→ Vinaigrette

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
02 - Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
03 - Add sliced pears and gently toss to combine.
04 - Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated.
05 - Top with toasted nuts and crumbled cheese.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet pear, tangy cheese, and toasted nuts hits every flavor note
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks restaurant-worthy
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
  • The vinaigrette keeps in the fridge for a week, so double it if you meal prep
03 -
  • Core the pears but leave the skin on. That's where all the pretty color lives.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing, nuts, and cheese separate until the last minute.

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