Description
Winter Salad with Pears and Pecans is a delightful blend that captures the essence of the season. This vibrant dish combines fresh mixed greens, juicy ripe pears, and crunchy toasted pecans, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing that elevates the flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners, this salad not only adds color to your table but also showcases the warmth of winter produce. Itβs an easy-to-make recipe that impresses with its simplicity yet delivers a satisfying crunch and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
- Thinly slice pears and set aside.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Notes
- Β For added flavor, consider incorporating blue cheese or pomegranate seeds.
- Β If preparing ahead of time, mix all ingredients except for the dressing to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg