Pecan and Pear Salad
This is one of our favorite fall salads! Add chicken or turkey for a heartier salad. You can also substitute apples for the pears and toss in some dried cranberries for variety.
Equipment
- Blender
- Large Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pecan Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp RealTaste Amore seasoning
- 1/2 tsp RealTaste Peace seasoning
Maple Glazed Nuts
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp RealTaste Peace seasoning or to taste
Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups spinach
- 5 cups romaine lettuce sliced
- 4 pears sliced
- 1 red onion sliced into rings
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
Pecan Salad Dressing
- Place ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to a week.
Maple Glazed Nuts
- Heat skillet to medium heat.
- Add nuts, maple syrup, salt and Peace seasoning.
- Stir constantly for 4 minutes.
- Pour onto parchment paper to cool.
Salad Assembly
- Toss spinach and romaine with half of the dressing.
- Divide onto 6 plates, or spread greens on a platter.
- Top greens with pear slices, red onion rings, maple glazed nuts and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with remaining dressing and enjoy.
Notes
The dressing is best made a day or two in advance to give the flavors a chance to mingle.
The nuts can be made in advance. If they aren't as crispy as you'd like; place in a 200 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
Tossing the greens in half of the salad dressing, before drizzling with remaining amount really makes a difference in the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcalFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 412mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 8gAdded Sugar: 28gProtein: 8gCalcium: 240mgIron: 2mgPotassium: 594mg
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