Description
This Spiced Pear Greens Salad combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the warmth of spices and tangy cheese, creating a delightful balance that is both refreshing and comforting.
Ingredients
- Ripe pears
- Honey
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Unsalted butter
- Mixed salad greens
- Walnuts or pecans
- Goat cheese or feta
- Extra virgin olive oil
- White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Maple syrup or honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in honey, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Add sliced pears to the skillet and cook until they caramelize slightly, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, toasted walnuts or pecans, and crumbled goat cheese or feta (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with the warm caramelized pears and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute different nuts or cheeses according to your preference for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Spiced Pear Greens Salad, salad recipe, healthy salad, pear salad