Description
A vibrant autumn salad combining crisp pears, toasted pecans, mixed greens, and a maple Dijon vinaigrette for a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spread pecans on a baking sheet, then toast for 7 to 10 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring once and cooling.
2. Rinse and dry pear slices, then toss gently with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Place salad greens in a large bowl, drizzle half the dressing, and toss to coat.
5. Arrange pear slices over greens, sprinkle toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and goat cheese if using.
6. Drizzle remaining dressing just before serving and toss lightly to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: tossed
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
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