Pear Greens Salad Fresh (Printable)

Sweet pears combined with fresh greens and crunchy nuts tossed in a light vinaigrette for a fresh meal option.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)

→ Fruit

02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

→ Cheese (optional)

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta

→ Nuts

04 - 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the salad greens and thinly sliced pears in a large bowl.
02 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese and toasted nuts over the salad and toss lightly or arrange on top.
05 - Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light meal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like sharing a secret because the combination of textures and flavors is unexpected yet harmonious.
  • This salad became a favorite because it’s easy to throw together and feels special enough for guests or a weekday lunch.
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  • Drying your salad greens thoroughly can make or break the texture and keep the dressing from getting watery.
  • Toasted nuts add a smoky depth that really elevates this simple salad.
03 -
  • Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil because it’s the base of the flavor.
  • Thinly slicing the pears instead of chunking helps them blend better with the greens for a balanced bite.

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