Frosted Pear Greens Salad (Printable)
A fresh blend of mixed greens, sliced pears, blue cheese, nuts, and creamy frosted dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 6 cups mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, baby kale)
→ Fruit
02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
→ Cheese & Nuts
03 - 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese
04 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
→ Frosted Dressing
05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
02 - Place mixed baby greens evenly on a large serving platter or individual plates.
03 - Fan thinly sliced pears atop the greens to create an even layer.
04 - Distribute crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts or pecans evenly over the salad.
05 - Drizzle the frosted dressing over the assembled salad just before serving or offer on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad feels like a fresh, crisp bite of spring wrapped up in every forkful
- The frosted dressing adds a delightful creaminess that makes you want to come back for more
02 -
- Make sure your pears are ripe but firm to keep their shape without turning mushy
- Toasting the nuts really elevates the flavor, don’t skip this simple step
03 -
- If you have time, let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld beautifully
- The secret to balance is fresh lemon juice in the dressing to cut through the sweetness and creaminess