Pear Citrus Greens Salad (Printable)

Juicy pears and citrus blend with fresh greens, nuts, and tangy dressing for a bright flavor experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, frisée)

→ Fruit

02 - 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
03 - 1 large orange, segmented
04 - 1 small grapefruit, segmented (optional)

→ Nuts & Cheese

05 - 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
06 - 2 oz goat cheese or feta, crumbled (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - Spread mixed salad greens evenly across a large serving platter or salad bowl.
03 - Distribute pear slices, orange segments, and grapefruit segments (if using) over the bed of greens.
04 - Scatter toasted nuts and crumbled cheese (if using) across the salad surface.
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette generously over salad immediately before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey mustard dressing hits this perfect sweet tangy balance that makes people ask for the recipe
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • Slicing pears too early leads to browning so keep them in acidulated water until the last minute if prepping ahead
  • The dressing separates naturally so give it a quick whisk again before pouring
03 -
  • Dry your washed greens thoroughly with a salad spinner or towels so the dressing clings instead of pooling at the bottom
  • Room temperature pears have more flavor and perfume than cold ones from the refrigerator

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